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Obituary for ORTEGA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday April 19, 2010

Ricky Dean Ortega, Jr., age 28 a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Thursday, April, 15, 2010. Ricky is survived by his loving parents, Rick and Veronica Ortega; sister, Erica Ortega and boyfriend, Conrad; brothers, Joseph Ortega and fiancee, Rebecca and Matthew Ortega and girlfriend, Cynthia; nephews, Gregory and Brandon Melton and Joseph Ortega, Jr.; grandpa, Frank Ortega and nina, Lorraine Armijo, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him and will miss him dearly. Ricky is also survived by his loving and beautiful daughter, Esperanza, who meant the world to him. Ricky was a loving father to Esperanza and would have done anything for her. The day she was born was a new beginning for Ricky and he was always so proud of her. She was "Daddy's girl." When asked about Esperanza, his face would light up with the big, beautiful smile that he had. Ricky was also a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. All services will be held at Calvary New Harvest Church in Los Lunas on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, beginning with a viewing at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor David Maestas officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Armijo, Albie Armijo, Jr., Ernest Baca, Jerry Barreras, Conrad Mendoza, Shawn Padilla, Ronnie Sandoval and Raymond Segura, Jr. ; Honorary pallbearers will be Antonio Lovato, Brandon Melton, Gregory Melton, Joseph Ortega, Jr. and Lucas Segura. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave., where an online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com