Kathleen Madere Cortez passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Victor L. Cortez for 48 years. Mother of Renee C. Parks. Grandmother of Meaghan Parks and Stefan Parks (Heather). Great-grandmother of Hunter Eymard, Cainan Parks, Greyson Bellanger, and Audrey Simpson. Daughter of the late J. Felix Madere and Earline Waguespack Madere. Sister of the late Patrick J. Madere (Lynda). Sister-in-law of the late Connie C. Chedville (Wayne) and the late Murphy Cortez, Jr. (Beth). Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Heart of Hospice for their care. Age 70 years, a native of Algiers, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 5505 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, LA on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 12 Noon. Visitation will be held at church from 9 AM until mass time. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to St. Joachim Catholic Church, 504-341-9226. Mothe Funeral Home handled funeral arrangements, visit
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