Obit Index - Free Obituary Search Engine

Free Obituary Search for Cortez

Our search includes obits and death notices from more than 3000 US newspapers.


Example Obituary Search: Cortez "November 8" "Washington Post"

Browse Newspaper Obituaries by Last Name

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z 


Obituaries Related to "Cortez" from New York Times Archive


Notable Deaths 2017: Cortez Kennedy

2018-06-06T19:10:45+0000


Cortez Kennedy, Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle, Dies at 48

2017-05-23T17:59:02+0000

Mr. Kennedy, who played his entire 11-year career with the Seahawks, weighed 300 pounds but possessed surprising quickness. He became the prototype for defensive linemen in the 1990s.


Jayne Cortez, Jazz Poet, Dies at 78

2013-01-04T01:19:18+0000

Ms. Cortez’s work embodied many categories simultaneously: written verse, African and African-American oral tradition, the discourse of political protest, and jazz and blues.


Notable Deaths 2017: Cortez Kennedy

2018-06-06T19:10:45+0000


Cortez Kennedy, Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle, Dies at 48

2017-05-23T17:59:02+0000

Mr. Kennedy, who played his entire 11-year career with the Seahawks, weighed 300 pounds but possessed surprising quickness. He became the prototype for defensive linemen in the 1990s.


Jayne Cortez, Jazz Poet, Dies at 78

2013-01-04T01:19:18+0000

Ms. Cortez’s work embodied many categories simultaneously: written verse, African and African-American oral tradition, the discourse of political protest, and jazz and blues.


Paid Notice: Deaths CORTEZ, JEANETTE BERKOWITZ

2006-10-04T05:00:00+0000

CORTEZ--Jeanette Berkowitz, on October 3, 2006. Mother of Steven Bergerson (Louise) and Tina Plesset (Max). Grandmother of Eric, Andrew, Sonja and Anna. Greatgrandmother of Claire, Ben, Kyle and Skye. Sister of Morton and Norman Berkowitz (deceased), sister-in-law to Lee Berkowitz. She was an interior designer and spirited woman of many talents. Her memory and wisdom will remain in our hearts forever. Services Friday 11:15am at ''The Riverside,'' 76 Street & Amsterdam Avenue.


Paid Notice: Deaths CABAZA, CORTEZ ''JAMES''

2003-03-21T05:00:00+0000

CABAZA - Cortez ''James''. Born August 15, 1949. Died Dec. 6, 2002. Guitar player and former employee of Sam Ash Music Stores. He died following a stroke. Interment at Forest Green Cemetery, Morganville, NJ, Saturday, March 22, at 9:00 A.M.


Charles Cortez Abbott Dies; Founder of Business School

1986-05-10T05:00:00+0000

Dr. Charles Cortez Abbott, founding dean of the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, died Thursday at his farm in Pomfret, Conn. He was 78 years old and suffered a stroke a week ago.


Cortez W. Peters, 57, Dies; Ex-Speed-Typing Champion

1964-12-08T05:00:00+0000

Peters, Cortez W



Latest NY Times Obituaries


Hal Sirowitz, Poet Who Mined His Mother’s Worry With Wit, Dies at 76

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:49:12 +0000

He wrote of his suffocating relationship with his mother to create mordant reminiscences and became a standout at poetry slams in New York.

Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel’s Bandleader, Dies at 59

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:37:55 +0000

Mr. Kimmel said that he and Mr. Escobedo, who led Cleto and the Cletones on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” had been “inseparable since I was 9 years old.”

Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Star Known for ‘Ran’ and Other Classics, Dies at 92

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:48:20 +0000

He was a fixture of postwar Japanese cinema, appearing in films by Akira Kurosawa and other leading directors of that era.

Lenny Wilkens, N.B.A. Hall of Famer as Both Player and Coach, Dies at 88

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:36:20 +0000

A perennial All Star, he was cited as one of the league’s 50 greatest players and one of its top 10 coaches, winning 1,332 games and leading Seattle to a championship.

Paul Tagliabue, Who Led the N.F.L. for 17 Prosperous Years, Dies at 84

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:40:33 +0000

He helped achieve labor peace, pushed for minority hiring and oversaw the league’s expansion. But he minimized the risks of concussions.

Richie Adubato, Coach of Men’s and Women’s Pro Basketball, Dies at 87

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:20:02 +0000

He had a losing record in the N.B.A., but gained acclaim coaching a Liberty team that featured stars like Teresa Weatherspoon and Becky Hammon.



About Obit Index

ObitIndex.com searches the obituary pages of more than 3000 US newspapers, allowing you to easily find the obits you are looking for. Fast, easy and free to use.

Back to top        Contact Us

© 2022 ObitIndex.com. · Privacy ·