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John Ortivez Obituary

John D. Ortivez
June 4, 1954 - May 15, 2013
John Delbert Ortivez, 58, of Caldwell died Tuesday, May 15, 2013 at a Caldwell hospital. He was born June 4, 1954 in Gardner, Colorado to the late Jose Alonzo and Maria Delia Cortez Ortivez. He was reared and educated in Nampa, Idaho. He met the love of his life Armandina Amador while working for Carnation. Together they had 3 children: Abel & Donna, Joey & Rachel, and Amanda and Cecilio Ortivez Mercado. They have 11 grandchildren; Noah, Jasmine, Anthony, Soleil, Korina, Israel, Anthony, Kiara, Xzavian, Ariana and Janessa.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years Armandina A. Ortivez, children; Abel (Donna) Ortivez, Joey (Rachel) Ortivez and Amanda (Cecilio) Mercado, two sisters: Louann (Gary) Robison, Vicki Torres, and two brothers: Joe (Maria) Ortivez and Pete Ortivez and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his dad Jose Alonzo Ortivez, mom Maria Delia Cortes Ortivez and a brother Randy Ortivez.
A viewing will be held Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell from 5:00-8:00 pm with rosary recitation at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held Thursday May 23, 2013 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Nampa at 10:30 am. Condolences for the family may be given at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com.

Published by Idaho Press Tribune on May 19, 2013.
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I am so sorry to hear about John. We grew up together on 2nd street North. The happy days when we were young no worries. My heart goes out to the family and prayer. Juanita V Luna

Juanita V. Luna

May 22, 2013

So very sorry.

gary L and Louann Robison

May 20, 2013

So very sorry.

May 20, 2013

We are sorry for your loss, our uncle was a nice man. Always treated us with kindness and was very respectful. He will be missed - we love! Darryle and Sandy Brown

May 20, 2013

So very sorry for your families loss.

Julie Di Bene

May 19, 2013

Very sorry for your lost May Lord give you strength at this time of sorrow.

vickie torres

May 19, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences...your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Eric Alvarado

May 19, 2013

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