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Obituary

Tyra Jon-Bertucci Dow Cortez passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2024 in Slidell, La.

Tyra was preceded in death by her parents Terry J. Dow, Sr. And Margaret Jean "Jeanie" Bevering Luc.

Tyra was born August 31, 1973 in St. Bernard, La. She was a long time resident of Slidell, La.

She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Cortez, her children Darien Guevara, Hailey Guevara Wills (spouse Austin Wills), Kaden Guevara (spouse Torrie Guevara), Jarin …

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Tyra,

I'll never forget this day. My nephew was born on this day too. You were a shining light ✨️  I know your children …

Tyra,

I'll never forget this day. My nephew was born on this day too. You were a shining light ✨️  I…

Tyra,

I'll never forget this day. My nephew was born on this day …

Totsie was a great cook.  I was at the store picking up ingredients for a recipe she gave me.  I see #1 chicken.  I cal…
Totsie was a great cook.  I was at the store picking up ingredients for a recipe she gave me.  I se…
Totsie was a great cook.  I was at the store picking up ingredie…

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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St. Jude Children's Hospital

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Sunday School Teacher

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What were Tyra's favorite songs or musical artists?
Todays country And 80s music
Todays country And 80s music
Todays country And 80s music

Timeline

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Born

August 31st, 1973
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Started a job at Baby sitter

1989
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Had a child, Darien Guevara

April 14th, 1993
Slidell, LA

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Cause of death

Suicide

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

All 5 of her children will have a keepsake urn

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