FIDEL ORTEGA Obituary

FIDEL ORTEGA Age 64, of Santa Fe, passed away December 29, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parent, Gavino Ortega; brother, Toby Ortega; and sister, Angie Ortiz. He is survived by his mother, Melinda Ortega; brother, Joe Ortega; wife Tessie; brother Frank and Martin Ortega; sister Maria Abeyta (Bobby); brother-in-law, Frank Ortiz; step children: Loriann, Michelle, Shannon and grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins. A Rosary will be recited at Cristo Rey Catholic Church on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 6 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at Cristo Rey Catholic Church on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10 a.m. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505)989-7032 Fax: (505)820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Jan. 3, 2013.
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To the Ortega family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Fidel.
You are in our thoughts & prayers. Know that he is at peace with God.
Carlos & Victoria Carrillo

January 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe and Tessie we are so sorry. Lonnie and Diana

Diana Martin

January 5, 2013

Hi pompom we bid not hang out alot cuz i was still to young to go hunting with you my dad and my drother Daniel but i still love you no matter what i still love to for ever and ever. You wl always be in my heart and my mind. I love you rest in pease. Love always your grandson Willie.

Willie Trujillo

January 4, 2013

I love you grandpa and may you reat in pease and for always. You will always be in our hearts and will always be loved. Love always your grandchildren Renee, Andrew, and all rest of the grandchildren

Renee Sanchez

January 4, 2013

dear grandpa, you were a great man and a wonderful grandfather to us. we shared a lot of memories together. i want to thank you for treating us like we actually belonged to you as your grandchildren! thats what you call a wounderful man. i am truley going to miss you and always going to love you. R.I.P and hope you have an exciting after life.

Keisha Salinas

January 3, 2013

we miss you so much daddy u will be in my thoughs and prayers un till we meet again rest in peace we love u so much

from,kevin michelle renee kimberly justice

January 3, 2013

We wish to extend our deepest expressions of sympathy to Fidel's entire family. May he rest in God's peace for all eternity and may you all find comfort in knowing that his life is not ended only changed. His spirit and all the good memories will always be part of the people who crossed his path in his earthly journey. May God bless you all during this difficult time. I am sister to Pete & Mike Rodriguez.

Lucy (Rodriguez) & Henry Solano

January 3, 2013

grandpa your suffering is over go run and do the things you couldnt do here with us anymore we'll miss you but will always remember and love you love candace daleen desiree and skyy

the tribe cowders

January 3, 2013

Dad words cant even begin to express how much you will be missed. i still cant believe that i will never see you smile or hear you laugh again i will forever remember the times we shared and you will forever be in my heart im sorry i didnt spend more time with you i guess i thought you would be a part of my life always and i guess even in death you will be blood or not you will always be my dad the man who loved me unconditionally for the last 16 years of my life now i have 1 more angel to watch over me thanks for the memories see you in heaven save a spot for me love always and forever your loving dughter lauriann

lauriann cowder

January 3, 2013

DAD YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY US,AND THE TIMES AND MEMORYS THAT WE HAVE SHARED TOGETHER.LOVE YOU FOREVER.
BILLY,SHANNON,KEISHA,DANIEL&WILLIE..

January 3, 2013

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