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Jorge Ortegon

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1940 - 2019

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Ortegon, Jorge 12/28/1940 - 9/6/2019 Columbia, SC Jorge Luis Ortegon "Mr. O", 78, recently of Columbia, South Carolina, beloved husband, Dad, Papa, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and coach; passed away September 6, 2019 in Roanoke, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Paula...

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What a great guy went to school and church

You will always be remembered Mr. O.
- Becky Lynn (Lee) Driskel

Jorge was such an uplifting friend. He made every day better whenever he was around

What an incredible mentor Mr. O was to so many students for so many years. Decent, humble and kind are just a few of the words that describe this fine man.
Paula, Jori, Jamie and Josh ... sincere condolences from the entire Lawton community. Thank you for sharing him with us. RIP, Jorge.

Jorge knew more about the fundamentals of basketball then anyone I know. He was a fierce competitor and hated to lose
I was fortunate to have Mr O as a shop teacher, to this day I am showing my Children and employees things he taught me. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. If I have one regret when it comes to him, it would be I did not get the chance to see him again and tell him how much he meant to all of us

A good and unselfish Teacher who had many
students will remember his values.
A donation: Children's Cancer Research

Dear Mrs. Ortegon:

I was so sorry to learn that Mr. Ortegon had passed away. He was my drafting teacher at Paw Paw High School during the 1968-69 academic year. I loved his class; he was a great teacher. He made learning so much fun. I was one of only two girls in the class. Often, when I finished a drawing, he would look over my shoulder and say, "Not bad for a female." Later, in the 1990s, I ran into him at the Grape and Wine Festival in Paw Paw, and he told me that he still...

My sincerest condolences to the Ortegon family! Mr. O was A great coach, teacher, and man without exception. He made a great impact on my life and instilled values that I still hold to this day! I pray you may take comfort in knowing he will he shall always be fondly remembered. and held in high regard by many!