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Obituary for ORTEGA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 26, 2011

Jerry S. Ortega, 58, beloved son, brother, uncle, and cousin passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Jerry was a pure and generous soul who always took time to visit with anyone. He truly delighted in buying gifts or paying for meals. Jerry excelled in sports at Holy Ghost, Van Buren, St. Pius High School, and was faithful to daily exercise. Jerry loved the Lord and was able to attend daily Mass for many years. He lived his faith and was an inspiration to so many. Jerry is now with Max, his dad, and is survived by his mother, Margie; sisters, Lydia Terrazas and husband, James, Mary Frances O. Sanchez; brothers, Robert Ortega and wife, Johnnina, Nicholas Ortega; godfather, Fred Bachicha; special buddy, Izzy; and many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., Tommy Bachicha, recitor. Final visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011, San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Father Anthony Bolman, presider. A committal service will follow at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adan Ortega, Antonio Sanchez, Anita T. Rymarz, Saundra Terrazas, Deborah Sanchez, and Feliz O. Lucero. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861