Eddie Ortiz "Bardo", of Nambe, NM, passed away on October 27, 2025, age 70, after battling Cancer. Born on March 2, 1955.
He was preceded in death by parents Manuel Ortiz and Anita (Lagrange) Ortiz, brother Joe Ortiz, sisters, Lucy Martinez and Frances Herrera.
He is also survived by brothers, Manuel Ortiz and wife Fabby, George Ortiz and wife Sara, sisters, Marcella McNaughton and husband Doug, Carmen Herrera and husband Charlie, Jean Valdez and husband Larry, and Emelia Ortiz, many nieces and nephews, He was loved and will be missed by all.
Thanks to all in the Nambe Valley for being Kind and loving.
Special thanks to Rudy Fernandez, Michael Montoya, and Gilbert Montoya for their friendship and support and to all the nurses and staff at Canyon Transitional for the wonderful care of our brother.
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