L. D. Cortez, age 79, of Basile, La., died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Basile Care Center in Basile, La. .

He is survived by his

Two Daughters, Deanna Cortez of Basile, La. Carolyn Breaux & Ricky of Mowata, La.

Three Sons, Roger Cortez & Stephanie of Basile, La. Wade Cortez of Basile, La. Lelan Cortez & Rhonda of Westlake, La.

Twenty One grandchildren Thirty Seven great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, Louis & Evelyn Darbonne Cortez Wife, Erma Grace Reed Cortez Brothers, Tiny Joseph Cortez & Dufford Cortez Sisters, Mary Alice Benoit & Lula Bell Madison

Visitation is from 2:00 PM to all night Friday, September 5, 2008. Funeral service will be at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Basile at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 6, 2008 . Burial to follow at Reed Cemetery in Basile, La. View obituary and send personal condolences online @ www.quirkfuneralhome.com Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 2916 W. Stagg Street of Basile is in charge of arrangements.