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Obituary for ORTEGA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 15, 2011

Gilbert Ortega, age 72, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away March 11, 2011. Gilbert was a graduate of Valley High School in 1957 and was an avid enthusiast in sports, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Marquez-Ortega; daughter Geraldine Ortega and grandson Jarrod Vallejos. He is survived by three sons, Larry Ortega, Jason Ortega and his wife Kathy, and Jeremy Ortega; one brother Miguel Mitch Ortega; one sister, Mary Ramirez and her husband Tony; six grandchildren, Issac and wife Melinda, Jolene, Anthony, Colleen, Alexis and Dominique; six great grandchildren, Angelica, Jacob, Issac Jr., Harley, Raquel and Xavier; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. A prayer service will be held Wednesday, March 16, at 10:00 am at the Salazar and Sons Mortuary. A graveside burial service will take place Thursday, March 17 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 7807 Edith NE. The services for Gilbert are under the care of Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third Street SW, 247-4124, salazareandsons.com


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