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Tioga - There will be a Memorial Service honoring the life of Don Ortego held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Mobile, Alabama. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am at the church.
Don Ortego, age 60, of Tioga, died in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Don was a 1976 graduate of Tioga High School. He also earned a degree in Mortuary Science and an Associate and Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. Don then achieved a Masters as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He was previously employed as a Funeral Director for Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, in Marksville, Louisiana, and Radney Funeral Home in Mobile, Alabama. Don was presently working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and Manager of a doctors' group at Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates in New Orleans, Louisiana. Don was a member of two Mardi Gras societies in Mobile.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Myra Ortego, his grandparents Calvin B. and Eliza Harper and Edmond and Carrie Ortego, mother-in-law Tinsey Druhan, and brothers-in-law Chris Druhan and Jimmy Druhan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 32 years Mary Druhan Ortego; sons Aldon Mills Ortego, fiance' Monica Diaz and Aaron Taylor Ortego; sister Carolyn Ortego DeBusk, husband Richard; brothers Robert Leonard Ortego, and Lloyd Stephen Ortego, wife Linda; father-in-law Jim Druhan; sisters-in-law Brew Hellman, husband Mark; Sally Teague, husband Chris; brothers-in-law Michael Druhan, wife Susan; Mason Druhan, wife Angie and sister-in-law Dixie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too many to count.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church Building Fund, 6300 McKenna Dr., Mobile, AL 36608.
Don was an energetic, friendly, compassionate man who had a zest for life and never met a stranger. He always had a smile and constantly made everyone around him have fun. He was a very kind man who will be missed terribly by everyone who knew him.
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Memories and Condolences
for Don Ortego
Frank Pollara
January 16, 2022
The years have drifted onward though the loss hasn´t diminished. My thoughts are with you
Frank Pollara
January 28, 2019
Don
My heart breaks for you and your family. Your smile was contagious. Your zest for life infectious. I pray for your peace and your families well being.
May God cover you and your family in His wings of protection
Frank Pollara
Gayle Hoffman
January 26, 2019
Prayers for Don's Family. So sorry for their loss. I know he will be missed. Such a shock to hear about his passing.
Rick Miller
January 25, 2019
I have known Don for more than 40 years. He was a great friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor, but at the same time given the shirt off his back to help you. Friends like Don are hard to find. Angie and I have Mary and family in our prayers.
Linda Wolfe Honaker
January 24, 2019
Don and I are so sorry for your loss Mary. You and your sons are in our prayers.
Mary's birthday 2017
Ale Valenzuela
January 24, 2019
Donna Wharton
January 24, 2019
Bob and I have been praying for you and the boys ever since we heard the news of Don's passing. Our hearts break for you! He was such a kind and fun loving man. We remember fondly our times together in Auburn and we love Taylor like a son! We will continue to lift you up in prayer today and in the days to come. May you all be comforted by the peace that only God can give. Love to all!
Kristina
January 24, 2019
My deepest sympathies. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Always remember that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)
January 24, 2019
My deepest and sincere condolences to Dons family. I will miss you Buddy. You always made me smile.
Faith
Johnny Sacco
January 24, 2019
I will miss my good friend. Don was a dedicated father, husband, and friend. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow . My deepest and sincere condolences to the family. God bless and may you find peace
Johnny Sacco
January 24, 2019
I will keep the Ortego family in my thoughts and prayers
January 23, 2019
Bubba Carroll
January 23, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Home party after moving from 1201 Canal
Alejandra Valenzuela
January 23, 2019
Hopping in the elevator to see the fireworks... rainy night!
Alejandra (Ale) Valenzuela
January 23, 2019
Celebrating New Year's Eve at 1201 in 2013
Alejandra (Ale) Valenzuela
January 23, 2019
Bill Havens
January 23, 2019
Always enjoyed being around and working with Don, a dedicated caring man in our profession, I worked with Don at Radney Funeral Home Mobile for he will be missed.
MARY NERO
January 23, 2019
I met Don when I was a fraternity "Little Sister" at NLU. He was my "Big Brother". I have lots of fond memories from that time. Even though we lost touch for a while, thanks to facebook, I've been able to keep up with Don and his family. He was very loved and will be terribly missed by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
January 23, 2019
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember Don. Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek. May Don's soul forever rest in peace and his light continue to lead us home.
Metro GI
Pathology Dept.
Kathy and Ron Boyce
January 23, 2019
Don we will miss you immensely! Until we meet again! ❤
Daniel Cordell
January 23, 2019
Always smiling is what I remember. He loved his family and was very proud of each and every one of them. RIP in Don. You will be missed.
The three Ortego men
Alejandra (Ale) Valenzuela
January 23, 2019
Crawfish boiled for Mary's birthday, Dauphin Island May 5th, 2018
Alejandra (Ale) Valenzuela
January 23, 2019
Rona L. Barnes
January 23, 2019
Such a joyous light, he will be dearly missed. Always a smile for everyone.
Sincere and heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends.
Oleria Jackson
January 23, 2019
Sending Prayers for strength and healing towards the family during this very heartbreaking transition. It was a pleasure knowing and working with Don, that smile and funny personality will certainly be missed.... God Bless you all.
January 22, 2019
Offering my sincere condolences to the Ortego Family. May your treasured memories of moments shared with Don, help to ease the grief. May the God of all comfort, who "binds up the brokenhearted," sustain you in this time of sorrow. Isaiah 61:1
Mike Tullos
January 22, 2019
We're all going to miss you Don. Hopefully we will all meet again.....
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