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Fred Ortiz Obituary
Fred A. Ortiz, 66, passed away on January 10, 2017 after a short battle with Leukemia.
He was born on January 8, 1951 in Dixon, NM to Manuel and Rebecca Ortiz.
Fred is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Ortiz; step-son Gabriel Burgett and wife Kristen; granddaughters Kyli and Grayci Burgett; sisters, Patsy Martinez and husband John, Frances Garcia and Jenny Hernandez and husband Beto; brothers, William Ortiz, Anthony Ortiz and wife Norma, Jacob Ortiz and wife Robbie also numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Joe A. Garcia.
Fred had a great sense of humor, was a long time music lover, and played a mean guitar. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Celebration Baptist Church, 5620 Laredo Road, NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Celebration Baptist Church, (505) 994-0430.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jacob Ortiz
January 9, 2022
Awe my dear brother Fred. How I miss you so. Taken from us way to soon my brother. I love you and wish you were still with us to share all the good food you used to make and the laughs we all shared. RIP brother you are loved
Rosie Archibeque
January 22, 2017
I was fortunate enough to meet Fred, {Andres} when he became of of my clients.I cut his hair for the past 12 years. We always shared memories of our upbringing, discussed politics and shared our love of the food we grew up with here in NM. We always had a great visit when he came in for a haircut. RIP amigo!
Rosie Archibeque
January 22, 2017
I was fortunate enough to meet Fred, {Andres} when he became of of my clients.I cut his hair for the past 12 years. We always shared memories of our upbringing, discussed politics and shared our love of the food we grew up with here in NM. We always had a great visit when he came in for a haircut. RIP amigo!
David and Nellie Martinez
January 17, 2017
Our sincere thoughts condolences and prayers to Mary and all the Ortiz family from all your (Primos del Norte) Tonie, Lorraine, David, Nellie, Bert and Teto E todo los de Dixon, NM. We are going to miss a good primo that will be in our mind forever. God bless you all.
Jacob Ortiz
January 17, 2017
My dear brother Fred it's so very hard to believe that you are gone. We will always remember you. You were the apitomey of a great brother and husband I admired you. I remember you owning some beautiful classic cars back in the day , and even some porsches later on in life. We will forever more miss you and your tortillas and cooking (good stuff") . And your smile and love of those San Francisco Fortininers. You had many talents my brother that you shared with all of us and for that forever greateful. Until we see each other again RIP I love you.
Amanda Serafin
January 16, 2017
Uncle, words can not express how much my heart hurts. I know God has taken your pain away and you're no longer suffering but the selfish part of me can't believe you're gone; Doesn't want to believe you're gone. It all happened so quickly. You are so loved by us all and we will continue to hold you close to our hearts. I'm so sorry I didn't go by last Tuesday, again I was selfish -- I told myself "I'll go tomorrow". I didn't have tomorrow. I'm so thankful to have had you in my life, you were funny, grumpy, but most of all loveable. Tons of memories I'll keep dear to my heart from cook outs at your house to Christmas's at auntie Francis's and one my most recent ones when I found out your name was Andrew, just like my little guy. I love you uncle Fred, fly free ❤
Angelo Ortiz
January 16, 2017
And one more thing tio heres a candle to keep your memory lit up i hope one day ill see you in the sky but until we see other again its bye for now but not forever save me a spot on heavens couch so u and i can watch a game in peace because theres got to be a better place than this in heaven.I truly will miss you and i for surely will c you soon goodbye tio and may the prayers that our family make keep you safe when you pass the gates.
January 16, 2017
Uncle Fred I'll miss u and your hard love for the niners even through we didn't see each other much I remember all the laughs you gave me as a kid rest in peace too and tell my grampa I said hi , your nephew Angelo
Jennie Hermandez
January 15, 2017
Se nos fue el Lico , thats what mom called you de carino. Meaning Federico .Im already missing you . RIP my beloved brother ,I love you for always.
Anthony Ortiz
January 15, 2017
My beloved brother so many memories in our life... Our cambujo Your great sense of humor your wonderful guitar talent and your articulate way of being, and a lot of knowledge of all kinds of different subjects. You will be missed RIP MY Brother
Anthony aka Tony Ortiz
El Paso Tx
Orlando Medina
January 15, 2017
So many years ago in the band. Deepest sympathies...
Orlando Medina & family
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