Jose Gabriel Cortizas

Jose Gabriel Cortizas, beloved son of the late Ricardo Cortizas of La Coruna, Spain and Maria Himely of Havana, Cuba passed away peacefully and comfortably, at the age of 92 on Sunday morning October 10, 2021.  Jose was born on June 18, 1929 in Jobabo, Las Tunas Province, Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1959. He was a kind and loving soul that never met a stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family and hosting his grandchildren.  Jose opened the first New Orleans Cuban restaurant in 1969, La Caridad and he was the founder and proprietor of Liborio Cuban Restaurant located in the CBD since 1975.  Jose was preceded in death by his son Felipe G. Cortizas. He is survived by his wife Nancy Cortizas and son Richard F. Cortizas (Erica), as well as three grandchildren Gabriella, Elena, and Alex Cortizas. Private services, handled by Jacob Schoen Funeral Home, were held on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and wishes.  In lieu of flowers the family request that you perform a random act of kindness or make a donation to any charity of your choice.

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