GRANBURY - Louie Daniel Cortez was born Apr. 4, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Louis and Josephine Cortez. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 14, 2026 in Granbury.
Louie loved and served his country as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy during The Vietnam War. “Sweet Lou” was known for his humor and love of people. He loved to laugh and celebrate life.
Especially when it came to watching sports! He could be what some people called “Loud.” He was just enthusiastic!
His love of Jesus cultivated the love of a big family alongside his best friend and love of his life, Lynn. Together they instilled a strong faith in their home and children.
Louie is survived by his six children: Tina (Adam) Villa, Amber (Robby) Ramos, Mandy Martel, Brenton (Christian) Cortez, Spencer Cortez and Cobe Cortez. Thirteen grandchildren Zachary, Aaron (Teylor) and Avery Villa, Elijah, Noah and Leah Ramos, Zoe, Bristan and Kooper Martel, Brentleigh, Carsten and Emerson Cortez and Jeston Cortez. Three great- grandchildren Myla, Cruz and Nova Villa. His brother Tony Cortez, sisters Delores (Steve) Gammell, Sallie Samis, Kathy Cortez and Gloria Cortez. Father-in-law Jeston (Brenda) Woodruff, Brothers-in-law Dale (Sabrina) Woodruff, Robin (Lawana) Woodruff and sister-in-law Christian Woodruff. Numerous neices, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends!
Louie is preceeded in death by his parents Louis and Josephine Cortez, brothers Frank and John Cortez, grand daughter Madison Villa, son-in-law Lance Martel, mother-inlaw Rosa Woodruff and brother-in-law Pete Samis.
Celebration of life service to be at New Seasons Ministries located at 3755 Acton Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049, at 11am, on Aug. 22.