Jesse Valdomero Ortiz

Jesse V. Ortiz, known affectionately as "Tesse Boy," born May 16,1941, in Bakersfield, California. Departed this life peacefully on September 27, 2024, at the age of 83.
Tesse was a devoted family man, known for his clever way of expressing his opinions. He had a great passion for hot rods, beer, firearms and his dog, Cutie.
He was a man of deep faith and was an Alter Boy at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Delano Ca. He honorably joined the United States Navy, where he served his country with great distinction. During his service he was aboard the AKA-96 Mathews battleship, serving the United States Navy from 1962-1966.
Tesse met his beloved wife, Rose Mary during the summer after 8th grade graduation. They shared a loving and beautiful 63 years of marriage. He cherished the values instilled in him by his mother, Isabel Ortiz and his father, Valdomero Ortiz.
Tesse began his professional career in 1970 as an Electrician making his way up to Lead Foreman for the Kern High School District. Where he remained working until he retired in 2000.
He was an avid firearm collector, enjoyed teaching his kids, and grandkids firearm safety and target shooting. He also had a passion for Hot Rods, building several cars such as his 1931 Ford. His favorite pastime was watching westerns, History channel and war movies.
Tesse is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Ortiz and his children, Lisa and Jesse Jr, his wife Norma Ortiz. His grandchildren, Raul Venegas, wife Andrea Venegas, Joseph Alvary, Carlos Alvary (deceased), Jesse Ortiz III, Stephanie Venegas, Isabel Ortiz. His great-grandchildren Alexandrea Venegas, Micaela Venegas, Carissah Alvary, Christal Alvary, Jessie Rose Ortiz, Ella Franetovich. great-great children Jackson Beaton and Carter Samuel and many other extended family members.
A memorial service in honor of Tesse will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00AM at Greenlawn Northeast. Burial to follow after at the Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin. Family and friends are warmly invited to these services to celebrate his life and the joy he brought to everybody around him.
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