Joseph W. Ortiz

Joe,

Thank you for being a part of our lives. You were a great son, father, step father, grandfather (Pappa), great grandfather and pal.

You were a generous and kind neighbor and friend to many.

Unselfishly serving our country as a Marine and the community as as Firefighter and Fire Chief.

I always loved to hear about your stories growing up in Albuquerque, a place that I have come to love.

Your love for the classic automobile will be something forever engrained in our minds. The beautiful creations from such a talented man.

Your time here was inspiring. You loved unselfishly your family and never asked for anything in return.

Thank you for your love.

A saying I will always remember from Chief Ortiz.
Always keep your tires and windows clean no matter what you car looks like .

Many condolences to Susan and Catherine for the loss of their father. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe through Susan and found him a most verbose and vibrant personality. So sorry for your loss...

Rest In Peace Grandpa

Catherine,

So sorry for you loss, I have many fond memories of your father over the years. He was a great man, may he rest in peace and may God give you comfort during this difficult time.
Mike Miraglia

Joe may you rest in peace friend. You have lived your life to the fullest and i belief looking back at your amazing life , you woulnt change a thing. I truly enjoyed all the amazing stories you shared every time we got together at Darlene and Joey's house. I always respected your view of life and how you lived it. You will be greatly miss by everyone who knew you including myself. May your kind soul rest in peace.

Condolences on your loss Catherine and family. I did not know your dad but am aware that he made many contributions to the Fairview Fire Protection District and community and I am sure his legacy will live on.

Mike Preston
FFPD

We will always appreciate what he has done for Fairview Fire Dept. Condolences.

In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Joe was my uncle, I remember going up in Albuquerque hanging out at my Grade father Ortiz house in Old Town.

When my uncle Joe would come to town him and my Dad Charlie Ortiz would talk for hours.

My uncle Joe would make me feel special. When I got older and when uncle Joe was in town him and I would talk for hours.

The last time I saw my uncle I took my two kids to meet him Robert Ortiz and Corina Ortiz.

I will remember my uncle, was the kind of person that could bring light in to a room and being the most interesting man I ever meet.

RIP

Joe was my uncle, I remember going up in Albuquerque hanging out at my Grade father Ortiz house in Old Town.

When my uncle Joe would come to town him and my Dad Charlie Ortiz would talk for hours.

My uncle Joe would make me feel special. When I got older and when uncle Joe was in town him and I would talk for hours.

The last time I saw my uncle I took my two kids to meet him Robert Ortiz and Corina Ortiz.

I will remember my uncle, hewas the kind of person that could bring light in to a room and being the most interesting man I ever meet.

RIP

Dear Verda and family:
Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I will never forget when he took our son Scott to ride with him in the Merced Parade and let him wear his fire chief hat. A nice man with a big heart and a love of children
Nancy Tinsley
Merced,Ca.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

We will miss you alot you were an amazing friend you always made me smile RIP

Little could Joe know the breadth of his influence on the "kids" he inspired. Of my many influences he would rank up near the top. He will be missed and his legacy will endure through those he touched even indirectly. A true old soul.