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Portrait of Joseph James Cortez Jr.
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Joseph James Cortez Jr.

January 10, 1983 – August 8, 2021
Lived 38 years
Arvada Cemetery · Arvada, CO
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Joseph "Joe" James Cortez Jr. passed away on August 8, 2021. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on January 10, 1983 to Joseph James Cortez Sr. and Josephine Archuleta. He is preceded in death by his son Joseph Cortez; grandmother Estella Hernandez; Cousin Chantel Archuleta, and numerous uncles. He is survived by his wife Gena; children Cheyanne, Anthony, and Mario Cortez, Robert, Darrent and Crystal. Parents: Joseph Cortez and Josephine Archuleta, Siblings; Anthony Romero, Herman and Sabrina Cortez. Jay loved to travel, listen, and share his love of music, ride motorcycles, camping, and fishing. He was witty and had the best sense of humor. Joe was a protector and rock for his family, best father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He will leave a void the hearts of all that knew him.

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1983
Born January 10
1989
Joseph was 6 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1995
Joseph was 12 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
1997
Joseph was 14 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
Joseph was 21 when Facebook was launched
2005
Joseph was 22 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2021
Passed away August 8, age 38
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