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Walter Ortivez Obituary

Walter (Waldo) Ortivez passed away at his home on July 5, 2010 with his family at his side. Walter was born June 30, 1935 in Gardner, Colorado. He spent two years in the U.S. Army and spent 50 years of happily married life with his surviving wife, Louise. He is also survived by daughters, Rene Ortivez and Tony Copp, Sharon and Phillip Points, Lea and Ed Evangelista, and Dottie Ortivez and Colby Veil; twelve grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Walter was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He worked for Olson Plumbing for over 35 years. Walter loved bowling, fishing, collecting cars, his dog, Rocky, watching western movies and playing the slot machines in Cripple Creek. His beautiful smile, humor, orneriness and sarcastic nature never left him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held 5:00PM to 6:30PM, Thursday, July 8 with a Rosary to follow at 6:30 PM at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 9, 2010 at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 926 Farragut Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Blvd., Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 8, 2010.

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Tina Thomas

August 3, 2010

As an Olson customer, I saw Waldo at least once a year for over 30 years.
I loved his sense of humor and admired his integrity; an unforgettable man.
My prayers and thoughts are with you,
With sympathy, Tina Thomas

Dan Callaghan

July 12, 2010

Walter was truly a selfless person. He helped strangers like they were family, never judged people, and would help people unconditionally. The great thing about him was his positive attitude and giving nature. Rita, Chloe, and Dan Callaghan.

July 9, 2010

My Dad John Sinnes worked with Waldo years ago and then we all bowled in a league together too. I am sorry to hear about your loss and my prayers are with the family. Bonnie

rudy ortiz

July 9, 2010

if tears could build a stairway and memories a lane then id walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. miss you grandpa watch over us
-Rudy ortiz

Ernie&Brenda Aranda

July 9, 2010

The Ortibez and Aranda would like send our condolences.we are sorry we didnt attend the rosie.r.i.p uncle walter.tell mom,dad and levi hi for us.we love you.you will be missed.BRENDA ARANDA(ORTIBEZ)

Andrea Kohel- Tennyson

July 8, 2010

Hi, I'm Andrea, Chloes Mom. We will all really miss him and his funny ways. How he was at grandmas expecting coffee when he gets there. He was a great guy and I'm so very sorry he is gone.

Crystal Ortivez

July 8, 2010

Rest in peace. We hope you are no longer suffering and at peace in heaven.

trisha garcia

July 8, 2010

Hello my name is Trisha Garcia I was Walters dental assistant at Southern Cross and I just want to say that he will be very missed he was so funny and it made my day to see him on the schedule. Once again he will missed by everyone whos life he touched.

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