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John Ortega Obituary
Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Bernice Ortega; sister, Theresa Thompson; brother, Julian Ortega.
Survived by his loving ex-wife, Kenda Fisher; children, Carol (Ed) Ortega-Schlottman, John Ortega jr., Benjamin Ortega; siblings, Victoria Alvarez, Josephine (Louie) Sisneros; grandchildren, Eddie and Elijah Schlottman, Nevaeh, Caden, Austyn and Kenneth Ortega; uncles, Nash and Fred Vigil. He is also survived by numerous extended family and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m, Saturday,
February 18th, Pulpit Rock Church, 301 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Colorado Springs, CO 80918
In honor of John, everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear your favorite sports attire. The family requests no black attire please.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Ortega
Darline Horner
December 12, 2022
John, you were a treasure to all that knew you. You were one of my supervisors at The USAF Academy. I still remember your voice ordering "Sweepers, sweepers, man your brooms! ".. I relished your recollections of your time in Viet Nam as a Brown water sailor. Thank you for your service. I also speak for my family, Danielle Horner, and her husband Timothy Madigar. Fair winds my dear friend, May God hold you in His arms. Darline Horner
Debora Ordonez
March 12, 2017
I will miss your visits to King Soopers to say "hi and how are you?" nothing more nothing less, just a visit or call to say you were thinking of me and my family... I wish I knew what was going on so I could have said "goodbye" love to you, Flower Girl... DeBora
March 9, 2017
What a terrific man you will always be. It was a pleasure working with you at the Library. Always made everyone feel so loved. Your son, JJ, was also a fine young man. Will miss you so much and rest in peace dear friend. Diane and Bob Dunham, Grand Junction, CO
February 19, 2017
My sincere condolences for the family -John11:25
Skip Ripley
February 18, 2017
Little John, may God's Peace be with you always. Semper Fortis mt Navy River Boat Brother.
February 18, 2017
John you are now at rest and with other friends that you have known in the past. You have always been there for me ever since I meet you with encouragement and hope. You may not be on this earth physically, but you will never be forgotten by a lot of us. Ralph, Janice, Nicole and Natasha
nick vigil
February 17, 2017
Good bye cousin I will always remember the bon fires in the back yard. You will be missed
Roxann Crouse
February 16, 2017
John was indeed the most upbeat, positive person I have ever known. He would call, out of the blue, to ask how my life was going. He was a kind man with a gentle spirit.
February 16, 2017
John...thanks for your kindness to all. Always enjoyed your upbeat attitude and sports recap. Now, in your perfect form, may you score for the big team above. Sending love to you and yours, Jim & Judi Beech
Mark Misch
February 15, 2017
John, thank you for always asking me how I was doing? I always appreciated your positive outlook and "can-do" attitude. We had a lot of kids at UCCS who knew you and it was special to them that you knew them and cared about them and their lives. We will miss you buddy. Mark
Jerry Wren
February 15, 2017
We will miss your daily phone calls. Always fun to talk about who was playing ball today.A good person and good friend. Jerry and Cody
Arlene Lopez
February 15, 2017
John was a very special person to a lot of people everywhere, he will be so missed. Holidays will not be the same without his bright smIle and happiness. He was just wonderful to see and talk to everytime he came by, his hugs will be missed. Rest with the Angels that is where you belong John for you are one of a kind.
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