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Obituary for ORTIZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday January 10, 2013

ORTIZ, JOHN E. Age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Georgie L. Ortiz; daughter, Amanda (Kenny) Viramontes; three grandchildren, Christian, Ilianna and Dominic; four siblings, Andy (Joan) Ortiz, Marian Greene, Rosemarie Romero and Katharine (Larry) Gustafson; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. John was also survived by his babies, Zorro, Ayechihuahua, Rudy, Lollipop and Rosie. John was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Jennie Ortiz; brother, Gene Ortiz and PI. John was a member of Legacy Church. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Legacy Church - East Campus, 4701 Wyoming Blvd NE, with Pastor Steve Smothermon, officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Cancer Association, 5911 Jefferson St NE or the Humane Society, 615 Virginia Street SE in John's honor. Please visit our online guest book for John at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500