Passed away March 31, 2008 in San Jose, CA. He was 66 years old. He is survived by his daughters Roxane (Jon) Ribera of Hollister and Tracy (Sal) Venezia of Littleton, CO. Grandfather of Steven Ortiz Salas of Hollister, Hunter, Tyler and Chase Venezia all of Littleton, CO. Great-grandfather of Avery Rocha of Hollister. Brother of Corina Meraz of El Paso, TX., Maria Elena (Juan) Ramirez of Gilroy and Arturo (Olivia) Ortiz of Hanford. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. he is preceded in death by his wife Frances Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz retired from Gaylord Container which is now Temple-inland in 2002 and has been Gilroy resident for over 40 years.
Visitation will be Friday, April 4, 2008 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy, and a reception will follow. Donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society are preferred and appreciated.
