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Joe Ortiz Obituary
He was born April 30, 1931 in Topeka the son of Gabriel and Adelaida (Lopez) Ortiz.
Mayo was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was an active volunteer. He was employed in Facilities Management for the State of Kansas retiring in 1997.
Mayo married Ofelia Toledo on February 20, 1954 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She survives. Other survivors include his six children, Ruben (Lucia) Ortiz, Daniel (Roxie) Ortiz, Cyndi Estrada, Rita (Gerardo) Lopez, Elizabeth A. Ortiz, David (Denise) Ortiz, four siblings, Mary Salazar, Thomas Ortiz, Peter Ortiz and Blas Ortiz. Thirty grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy, Elizabeth Ortiz, a grandson, Dominic A. Ortiz, a great-grandson, Anthony Lily, and four siblings, Katherine Ortiz Esquibel, Lucy Dominguez, Antonio Ortiz, and Rito Ortiz along with two sons-in-laws, Mark Perez and Martin Estrada.
Mayo will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. with a Parish Rosary being prayed at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.
His service will be video taped and available on the funeral home website the following day.
Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Joe A. Mayo Ortiz
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Rose Mary Medrano
September 23, 2020
Danny, Roxanne and family. Sorry for loss of your father. May God comfort all of the family. Rose Mary Medrano
Olivia Parker
September 21, 2020
Danny & Roxanne, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We didn't know him, but, "Mayo" raised a fine son, husband and Dad in Danny. May his memory be eternal in his heirs & may Our Lady of Guadalupe hold you, his children, closer than usual during this sad time. Love, cousins Livvy (Gonzales, hija de Pila) & Michael Parker, Champaign IL
Frances Oliva
September 20, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ortiz family. Your extended generations are so involved with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and school.
peter hernandez
September 18, 2020
Our heartfelt sympathies to your Family on the loss of Mayo. May your many memories of Mayo bring you comfort during this very difficult time in your lives. Spending our earlier lives in Topeka, we certainly have vivid memories of Mayo as being a kindly & sociable person.
A Mass in honor of Mayo Ortiz will be celebrated at Cordi-Marian Chapel in San Antonio, Texas.
Cousins:
Rachel (Hernandez) Negrete
Virginia (Hernandez) and Daniel Sullivan
Pauline (Hernandez) and Hilton Rodriguez
Valerie and Peter (Pedro) Hernandez
Greg Martinez
September 18, 2020
My condolences to all the Ortiz family. I knew Joe Mayo when I was young. He was a friend of my mom and did some jobs for her from time to time. I also knew Joe as a fellow parishioner and a fellow state employee.
We worked at the Docking State Office Building for many years. He was a good man with a good sense of humor. Always cracking jokes. He will be missed. Rest in peace Joe.
Kathleen Browne
September 17, 2020
Cyndi and family, I am so sorry for your loss!! I know it has to be hard right now, but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers right now!! I will be thinking of you during these difficult days!!
Ana Escobar
September 17, 2020
We want to send our deepest condolences to the Ortiz’ family. Mr. Ortiz was always so kind to others and he showed his love for his family with adoration and gentleness. He will be greatly missed. Ana and Vincent “Bernie” Escobar
Annette Ayala -McElroy
September 17, 2020
Prayers for your family. Mayo was my Godfather and was a good person. Faye and Mayo lived across the street from my parents. Always friendly and funny! My parents and Mayo & Faye also had a double weddingGod be with all of you. Will miss talking to him! Love Annette Ayala McElroy
Shirley Johannsen
September 16, 2020
To the Ortiz family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a special person Joe was not only to all of you, but to so many more. I remember the years of burrito making for the State Street kids and how he was always there to run errands and help out. I also remember "burrito time" always fell on his wedding anniversary.
Remember all the special memories and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a very special family.
Blair Adams
September 16, 2020
Ortiz Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, I have fond memories of Mayo as I have known your family since I was a little kid. He was always so nice to us and I was always amazed at how much he knew. He was always helping my dad on projects large and small. He was a friend to many and will be missed.
Judy Massey
September 16, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Pete Jr & Elena Tavares
September 16, 2020
To all of Mr. Ortiz's family and friends, please accept Elena's and my deepest heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences on his passing.
Please take comfort in the knowledge that he now joins family and friends that have gone before him, together with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mr. Ortiz, your picture is in the dictionary illustrating what a real family man looks like, the good Lord broke the mold when he made you, Sir!!!! Rest now, you've earned it!!!!
May you Rest In Peace!!!!!
Marcia Esquivel
September 16, 2020
A Good Man. My condolences and prayers to his entire family.
Rosemary R Gutierrez
September 16, 2020
Ortiz Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May all your memories bring you comfort. Mayo will be greatly missed.
Matthew Gutierrez
September 16, 2020
Danny and Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. So sorry for your loss.
Take Care,
Matt Gutiérrez
Virginia Lara
September 15, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go thru this difficult days.
May God bless all of you. Rest in Peace Mayo
Love and Prayers
Virginia Padilla-Lara
Marty Martinez
September 15, 2020
My sympathy to the Ortiz family. I worked in the Docking building with Joe and we would visit on the elevator and the hallways. RIP Joe .
Tracy Gamino
September 15, 2020
Ortiz family,
Take comfort in memories you have of him. A very kind person. May perpetual light shine upon him, May he rest in peace.
Michael & Tracy Gamino
John and Jennifer Perez
September 15, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Praying for all of you in this time of grieving and sadness. He will be missed greatly.
Kevin Susan and Carly anne Johnson
September 14, 2020
Uncle Kevin Carly and I are so sorry for your sorrows Joe sounded like a wonderful man and a wonderful grandfather he will be missed but he's in heaven with God looking down on all of us and feeling only joy we will pray for him and for all of you we love you XOXO Uncle Kevin Susan and Carly Anne
Sylvia Ortiz
September 14, 2020
To My Ortiz Familia- My thoughts and prayers are with you. Golden will never be the same. We have a Angel looking down at us. Hold on to the memories and he will forever be in our hearts. I love you.
Windy Plakio
September 14, 2020
Oh my goshThis is so unbelievable for me My uncle/godfather was the best, loving man I have ever known.My heart is so broken. He always called me window.lol. I will miss him so much.As for my auntie and cousins
I love you all so much
Eddie and Laura Arredondo
September 14, 2020
We were shock, and sad to hear about Mayo's passing. May he rest in peace, and may the Lord give you strength during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all, and Mayo.
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