Javier Rene Ortiz Ortiz III

Javier Rene Ortiz, III was born June 11, 1982, in Santa Rosa, California, and went to be with our Lord Jesus in Heaven, February 9, 2013. In his 30 years on this earth, Javier was an incredibly selfless, loving, and virtuous man.
He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Rene B Ortiz and Sapopa J Ortiz, and maternal grandmother Esther G Cruz. Javier was a loving husband to his wife, Julie Escalante Ortiz, and tender Father to his children: Daniella - age 7, Gabriel - age 5, and Tony - age 3.
His life will be celebrated by his father, Javier Rene Ortiz, Jr., mother, Esther Cruz Ortiz of Houston, Texas, sister, Angelica Anderson and her husband Ash Anderson of Killeen, Texas, and brother, Mario Estevan Ortiz of Austin, Texas. He spent out his entire life for his wife and children and youth in the community; serving teenagers through public speaking about his faith as well as doing math/science tutoring at St. Frances Cabrini Church and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. What he loved most in life was playing with his children; especially playing with them as super heroes! He will be painfully missed by many, including a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Javier will be remembered by a host of close friends who said, "Javier will be remembered as role model for all fathers and what it means to be a MAN's man. Not only was he a great husband, father, and friend, but he was a person overflowing with patience and love - and not to mention the biggest grown up kid that made every child ask … "can I play too?" Never once did I see him angry or unforgiving, even when he was very hurt by those close to him. He was a father that disciplined his children with a strong tender voice that was attached with so much love that it was contagious. He made any father close to him pray that they could be like him. He lived to serve his community, his church, his family, and there is no doubt in my heart that he lived to serve his fellow co workers, to see to their safety and the salvation of their souls, at the sacrifice of his own life. Javier will be remembered as Mr. Houston. No matter how poorly the Astros were doing or how disappointing a Texans season came to an end, he was their biggest fan. From his order of jerseys worn from Saturday to Sunday, to his infamous tattered snapback hats, and his smile that never stops, he reminded us there was always hope. No matter how badly things were going both in sports or in life there was his smile that was always followed by his motto in life. "It's okay, don't worry". Even though Javier is gone from this earth, he continues to serve us through his memory and example of unselfish love. In closing it may seem that Javier has left his wife and children behind but he is actually in Heaven taking care of their other two children as they too need their wonderful daddy.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 15th, from 7:00pm until 9:00pm, with a rosary being prayed at 7:30pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am Saturday, February 16th, also held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
For those friends and family that have asked about a way to help the Ortiz family. A Memorial Fund has been established to help Julie and her three children.
The account is: The Javier Ortiz Memorial Fund
Routing# 111000614, Acct# 3017313700
If you would like to mail in a check donation, checks can be mailed to: Chase Bank payable to the Javier Ortiz Memorial Fund, 545 W. 19th St, Houston TX, 77008.