Roland Joseph Cortez, Sr. passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015, age 86. Beloved husband of Bennette Turner Cortez. Father of Roland J. Cortez, Jr., Benita Cortez Kelly, Janine Cortez Williams and Janet Cortez Laurie. Brother of Mildred Cortez Robert, Victoria Cortez McDonald and the late Lucille Cortez Gruntz and Raymond Joseph Cortez. Also survived by six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Visitation on Wednesday from 11:00 am until service time. To view and sign the guest book please go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.