Lloyd Ortiz

Lloyd Ortiz 73, died of cancer on August 10, 2009 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was born March 17, 1936 in Greeley (La Colonia), CO. Lloyd grew up in Denver where he graduated from Annunciation High School and Regis College. He was a loving husband to Molly Ortiz for 50 years. Lloyd is survived by five children, Michael Ortiz, Melinda (Patrick) Slade, Patrick (Barbara) Ortiz, Christopher Ortiz, Adam (Tonya) Ortiz. Lloyd adored his eight grandchildren, Joseph Slade, Andrew Slade, Carina Slade (Melinda), Thomas Ortiz, Leah Ortiz, Zachary Ortiz (Patrick), Collin Ortiz, Cory Ortiz (Adam). Lloyd is also survived by siblings, Edwina (Ralph) Gillette and Gerald Ortiz. Lloyd worked as a professional musician for years in Denver. He wore many hats in his work career. His government work transferred him to several states and his family settled in Tucson 36 years ago. Throughout his life Lloyd loved and faithfully served God by helping others in many ways at church, in community, employment, with friends, neighbors, developmentally disabled and needy. He enjoyed music, the outdoors, fishing, tennis and most of all being with his family. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson.