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Espiridion (Speedy) Leodoro Ortega, 87, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away Sunday, January 21, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sotera on May 5, 2000. A life long resident of Albuquerque, Mr. Ortega moved from Montoya, NM. he graduated from Tucumcari High School, and then proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. In 1950, he moved his family to Albuquerque where he was employed by the US Post Office until his retirement in 1970. He is survived by his children, Rita Sergeant and husband, Jim VanBlyenburgh, Olivia Ortega and John Abrams of Albuquerque, Ralph Ortega and Mary Serna of Grants, NM, Barbara Arrambide and husband, Jesse Arrambide of El Paso, TX. Surviving sisters, are, Adelina Ortega and Ramona Gonzales of Albuquerque, Tere Martinez of Tucumcari, NM; brothers, Ernesto Ortega of Albuquerque, Tony Ortega of Tucumcari, NM; 13 grandchildren, Gabriel and Rick Blea, Russell Milligan, Tammy LaFrance, Kimberly Summers, Sonia Jones, Vincent, Chris and Jennifer Ortega, Michele Serna, Jake, Julian and Carolyn Arrambide. 13 great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces and friends. Rosary Services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. and a Mass Thursday at 10:00 a.m. both to be held at San Felipe Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ortega will both be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military honors. Sunrise Society will be in charge of services.
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