Johnny Villanueva Cortez

Johnny Villanueva Cortez Sr. was born on May 16, 1939 in Tangcarang, Alaminos City , Pangasinan in the Philippine Islands and was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2013 surrounded by his entire family. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores, five sons – Ramil Cortez, Wally (Victoria) Cortez, Gilbert (Lucille) Cortez, Melchor (Ericka) Cortez and Johnny (Arlene) Cortez Jr., 12 grandchildren Monique (Christian), Michael, Daniel, Juliette, Gilbert Jr., Julissa, Ysabella, Adel, Melchor Jr., Ramil, Aleeyah and Johnny and great-granddaughter Pualani. Johnny joined the United States Navy at age 19 and served proudly for 20 years. He and Dolores were active members of the Filipino community in Carson, where they have lived since 1970. Johnny was loved by so many and will be so dearly missed. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2nd from 10am to 9pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary in Long Beach . Celebration of his life and burial will be Friday May 3rd at 9:30am

Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Long Beach, California.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 2nd from 10am to 9pm near the Admin office off of San Antonio, just past the front gate on the right

Celebration of his his life and burial will be Friday May 3rd at 9:30am in the Mission Chapel off of San Antonio also


God Bless