Benjamin Alvarado-Cortez Jr.

Benjamin Alvarado-Cortez, Jr. entered into heaven on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. He is survived by his parents Margaret Saucedo Alvarado and Alex Alvarado. Brother of Alex Alvarado III (Jennifer), Antonio Alvarado, and David Carruba. Grandson of Baudelia Alvarado and the late Alejandro Alvarado, Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Inez Saucedo and Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Cortez.

Loving uncle of Ysabel, Sophia, and Nathan Alvarado.

Ben was also survived by his loving and devoted soul mate, Angie Leonard and daughter Brittany and Jeff Hebert.

He is also survived by numerous loving Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends.

Age 40, a native of Dallas. Texas and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Friday, February 4, 2011, at 1:00pm at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 9:00pm and on Friday from 10:00 am until funeral time. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.