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Obituary for ORTEGA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday June 07, 2005

Roberto Gabriel Ortega went home to be with our Lord, Thursday, June 2, 2005. Beloved husband, loving father and grandfather, he was the goodness and joy in our lives. We will miss him greatly but he will be continue to live forever in our hearts and minds. Roberto was preceded in death by his mother, Eufalia Benavidez, and he is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Priscilla; six children: daughters, Diane and husband Pete Maes, Jeanne Rose and fiance John; son, Robert and wife Bernadette Ortega; daughter, Elizabeth Clare and husband Terry Keim; son, Vincent Paul Ortega; son, Rueben Jeff and wife Debbie Ortega; 14 grandchildren, Tomas, Jeanne, Victoria, Carlos, Mario, Amanda, Crystal, Antonio, Michelle, Elissa, James, Paige, Gabrielle, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Victor, David, and Gabriel; brother, Manuel; and sister, Sabrina Ortega; brothers, Modesto, Timmy, and Delfino Benavidez; sisters, Cora, Thelma, and Mary Benavidez; A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW, on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Innichement will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St NW, ABQ 505-343-8008


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