Raymond Ortiz

He will forever be missed but never forgotten; Raymond Rodriguez Ortiz, 65, of Winters, Texas passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX, surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.
Raymond was born on January 13, 1960 to Domingo and Aurora (Rodriguez) Ortiz. He attended Winters Schools. Raymond started his career working in the Oil Field, Johns International, Win-Tex and then completed his career working for First Baptist Church as their maintenance grounds keeper, a job that he dearly enjoyed doing. Raymond's passion in life was cooking 'his famous briskets' (B-B-Qing), along with DJ'ing for family and friends. His biggest joy was his grandkids, they could do no wrong and he was always spoiling them.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents Domingo and Aurora Ortiz, siblings; Mary Ortiz Silva, Daniel Ortiz, Maggie Ortiz Walker, Ricky Ortiz and John Ortiz.
He is survived by his wife Ermila (Millie) Porres (Lozano) Ortiz; step-children: Elizabeth Lozano Garza and husband Patrick, George Lozano and Joe Lozano; seven grandchildren, 'his pride and joys': Elisha Mata, Elijah Garza and wife Kriselmy, Eracio Garza, Adrian Lozano and Yesenia Flores, Chelsea Carrillo and husband Jose Jr, Jasmine Lozano and Ruel Lozano; great-grandchildren: Carmela, Adrian Jr and Sofia Lozano, Jayvian Lozano, Jeremiah and Khalia Carrillo; siblings: Domingo Ortiz and wife Sylvia, Frank Ortiz, Dora Martinez and husband Danny and Oscar Ortiz; as well as numerous nephews and nieces which he dearly loved.
A rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Winters Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mt Carmel Catholic Church in Winters, Texas with burial following at Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of the Winters Funeral Home.