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Juan was born on January 15, 1952, in Corpus Christi, Texas. A dedicated husband, father, and brother, Juan spent over 30 years working for BISD, where he left a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike.
He is survived by his children, John Eric Ortiz and Tanya Michelle Ortiz; his brothers, Jesus Ortiz Jr. and Miguel Ortiz and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Blanca Estela Ortiz; sisters, Isabel Ortiz and Eufrosina Contreras.
He will be remembered for his sense of humor, strong work ethic, and deep love for his family.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Services conclude at the end of the evening.
The family welcomes all who knew and loved Juan to join in celebrating his life.
Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485
To send flowers or a plant to the family in the memory of Mr. Juan Cuesta Ortiz, please visit https://didisflowershop.com/shop or call (956) 572-3872
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