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Manuel S. Ortiz, born in Raton, NM on August 5, 1915, ended his earthly existence on July 12, 2000 and joined his heavenly father in the greater realm. He is survived by his two children, Helene Ortiz-Satterfield and Robert James Ortiz; five grandchildren, Louise, Victoria, C.J., Jewel T. and Emmanuel; great-grandchildren, Eddie, Monique and Romeo; one sister, Mary Fresquez; and one brother, Leo Ortiz and wife, Lorianne, all of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Ortiz in 1997. In High School he went to work for the Popjoy family. When the C.C. Camps opened he went to the C.C. Center in Clayton. He married Louise Gallegos. Mr. Ortiz went to work in the mines in Raton for 23 years. For health reason of his family in 1953, they moved to Southern California, he ran a potato farm near Loma Linda. He retired from the N.M. State Fair, then went to work in the plumbing shop of A.P.S., where he retired. Rosary was recited, Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Theresa Little Flower Catholic Church, 4th & Mildred NW, with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 1:30 p.m., at St. Theresa Little Flower Catholic Church with Father John Plans, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louise Marquez, Victoria Magana, Priscilla Gonzales, Corrine Perea, Shannon Griffo and Michelle Satterfield. Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Fresquez and C.J. Satterfield. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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