Baldemar "B.J." Ortiz Jr.

Baldemar "B.J." Ortiz, Jr., 36, of Andrews, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Andrews.
Baldemar was born on December 2, 1988, in Andrews to Brenda Salcido Ortiz and Baldemar Ortiz, Sr. He graduated from Andrews High School in 2007 and was a self-employed handy man because he loved fixing things and helping others. Baldemar was close to his family and was described as "loud and funny." You always knew when he was in the room and would always make people feel good when he was around. Baldemar was a "big old teddy bear" to his family and friends who would do anything for anybody and would give you the shirt off his back if he had to. He was kind, giving and always put other needs in front of his own. Baldemar will be missed by all his family, friends, classmates, and colleagues who loved him dearly and will never, ever forget the love that he gave to everyone who had the pleasure of being in his presence.
Survivors include his mother, Brenda Ortiz of Andrews, brothers, Donnie Ortiz and his wife Yadira of Andrews and Christopher Collins of Andrews; his sister, Priscilla Alvarez and her husband Isaac of Andrews; grandfather, Felix Ortiz of Andrews; nieces and nephews, Noemi Ortiz, Damian Ortiz, Ivan Ortiz, Izaiah Alvarez and Mialani Alvarez.
Baldemar was preceded in death by his father, Baldemar Ortiz, Sr.; grandparents, Filomeno Salcido, Dominga Salcido and Carolina Ortiz.
A gathering of friends and family will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at McNett Funeral Home in Andrews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at McNett Funeral Home with burial to follow at Andrews County North Cemetery in Andrews, Texas.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Christopher Collins, Adonai Ortiz, Isaac Alvarez, Pepe Baeza, Jr. Hernandez, Daniel Robles, Pablo Rodriguez, Jr. and Nelo Marquez.