Dr. Daniel Luis Ortiz

Dr. Daniel Luis Ortiz obituary, Collegedale, TN

Dr. Daniel Luis Ortiz

Daniel Ortiz Obituary

Visit the Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - East Brainerd Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Dr. Daniel Luis Ortiz, 62, of Collegedale, TN passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home.

Born in Hattiesburg, MS he was raised in Gulf Port before moving to Plymouth, Michigan where he met his wife, Holly and began his studies in medical school.

Dr. Ortiz received his medical degree from Michigan State and his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.

He practiced in Scottsboro, AL for over 25 years before moving to Collegedale

6 years ago.

He was an avid member of the Chattanooga Yacht Club.

Dr. Ortiz was preceded in death by his son, Tyler Ortiz.

He is survived by his wife, Holly Ortiz; son, Nathaniel Ortiz; mother, Patti Parker; sister, Margo (Marc) Goodwin; brother, Mark (Patty) Ortiz; as well as nieces & nephews.

You may share condolences to the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - East Brainerd Chapel

7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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