Derrick Ortiz

1977 - 2010

Derrick Ortiz obituary, 1977-2010, Oklahoma City, OK

Derrick Ortiz

1977 - 2010

BORN

1977

DIED

2010

Derrick Ortiz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 25, 2010.
Derrick Ortiz was born in Bronx, New York November 24, 1977 and moved to Oklahoma City at age 2 with his parents, twin brother and sister. His favorite sport was basketball. He served in the US Navy as a medical corpsman. He was taken to Heaven on August 24th 2010. He is survived by his son, Derrick "Brenden" Ortiz; his wife, Cathyrn, his beloved mom and dad, Fernando and Carmen Ortiz; twin brother Erik; and his dear sister, Erica.

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September 20, 2010

Alberto Bermudez posted to the memorial.

August 30, 2010

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August 28, 2010

ANGEL BERMUDEZ posted to the memorial.

Alberto Bermudez

September 20, 2010

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU WILL ALWAYS BEEN IN ARE HEARTS AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU...... DEATH IS CERTAIN LIVE IS NOT BUT SOME DAY WE WILL ALL BE REUNITED IN THE AFTER LIFE.... "KIKI AND FAMILY"

August 30, 2010

"We will miss you Derrick and you will never be forgotten we love you" Richie and family.

ANGEL BERMUDEZ

August 28, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

August 28, 2010

CATHY , WE LOVE YOU AND WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND BRENDAN LOVE FROM THE KANIATOBE TWO-BABIES, AND BRANDON

Claudia Lozano

August 28, 2010

Kathy sorry about your lose & ower prayer are with you & your son.

Joanah Salas

August 28, 2010

Cathy, our condolences to you and your family. Junior & Joanah Salas

Bill and Gudrun Barker

August 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayer are with you. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord, knowing that Derrick had a happy life with his beloved family.

Suehayde'e deChauny and family (Iraq), Angel Vargas ( Kansas City,KS)

rosa rodriguez

August 27, 2010

you will always be missed my regards to all the family

Rosa Hurtado

August 27, 2010

Cathy there is never any words that could be said to make you feel better but just know that his memories will always stay alive in your son. Sorry for you lost and just know we are here for you.

Delia Morales

August 27, 2010

Cathy I'm so sorry for lost, You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers sweetie. Love you!

Arlene Isham

August 26, 2010

Brendan, Cathy and Ortiz family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Derrick will be truly missed. Love you, Aunty Ar, Alexis, Claudia and Joe Mac.

Valerie Morales

August 26, 2010

You will be truely missed

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