Juan Ortiz

Juan Ortiz, age 83, loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born in El Pueblo, New Mexico where he spent nearly all his life. Mr. Ortiz adored his family and loved spending time at his home in El Pubelo where he tended to his land, his garden and all his animals. He retired from West Las Vegas Schools as a maintenance employee where he enjoyed his daily interaction with the staff, educators and mostly the children. Mr. Ortiz is preceded in death by his daughter, Dianna Ortiz; his son, Dennis Ortiz; his brothers, Antonio and Samuel Ortiz; his sisters, Feliz Vigil and Bernie Gallegos; and his brothers-in-law, Jose Gallegos and Andelico Gallegos. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Aurelia B. Ortiz; daughter, Margarita Ortiz y Flippo and husband Joseph; son, Chris Ortiz and wife Grace; son, Ernest Ortiz and wife Judy; daughter, Judy Gonzales and husband Gary; grandchildren, Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos and husband Antonio, Melanie Flippo, Amanda Ortiz, Chantel and Julia Gonzales, Audrey Ortiz, Ernest Jon Ortiz, Jacob Flippo, Chris Ortiz Jr. and wife Tammy, Anthony Ortiz, and Elijah Gonzales; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Noah, Samuel, Deanna, Stephanie, Alyssa, Selena, Christina, Jonathon, Maria Theresa, and Itzel Denise; great-great-grandchild, Rylee; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Please contact Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque for service information. Special thanks to the staff of Gentiva Hospice for their loving care. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE (505)764-9663.