Leslie “Nutria” Cortez

Leslie “Nutria” Cortez, 62, passed away, February 18, 2016. He was a native and resident of Vacherie, LA. He is survived by his wife, Elaine U. Cortez; son, Jeremy Cortez and fiancée Nicole Louviere; daughters, Ashley Cortez, Danielle Cortez and fiancé Joseph Kraemer; brothers, Aaron and Francis Cortez; grandchildren, Jace Cortez, Carson Cortez and Beau Kraemer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Cortez and Lois Chenier Cortez; son, Shaun Cortez and brother, Neil P. Cortez. Leslie was an avid outdoorsman who loved his family dearly and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. at the church with burial following in the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.