Arthur Ortiz was born to Ned and Eloisa Ortiz In Miami, New Mexico. Born November 8, 1936,. and passed away on March 2, 2022.
Before entering the service Art was a cowboy with the T.O. Ranch. He was an MP in the United States Army after his service he was a deputy in Aguilar CO., he also worked for Leone Construction in Trinidad, where he helped build the Trinidad Dam. He also worked for the state of New Mexico until Retirement.
He is proceeded in death by his parents and twin brother Roosevelt, his wife Mary Ortiz, Frances Gallegos the Mother of his children, a son in law Duane Montoya, brothers John, Ned, George, Max, Sasadio, Fiutso, ans Tifilo, sisters Ruby, Helen, and Beatrice.
He is survived by his daughter Connie Montoya of Dumas, TX, his sons Charles Ortiz Sr. of Walsenburg CO, Frank and Dianne Ortiz of Canyon Lake TX, David and Sandra Ortiz of Fritch TX.
Arthur was a beloved grandfather of 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren, a stepdaughter Debbie Segura, and 3 stepsons. A brother Dan Ortiz and Raffe Lucero and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers: Joshua Ortiz Sr., Charles Ortiz Jr., Richard Montoya, Anthony Solis Joshua Ortiz Jr., and James Morales
Honorary Pallbearers: David Flores, Gilbert Solis, James Morales, Daniel Moss, Roger Casillas, and Lee Garcia.
Service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 at 11 am at St Patrick/St Joseph’s Church in Raton with burial to follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements for Arthur Ortiz are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
Arthur and his wife were my customers at the beauty shop, he would tell me about his clocks thst he fixed and his garage sales he would do, he took such great care of his wife, Mary, he said he would never place her in a nursing home, she was always with him, he was a gentle soul, I will miss him.
Arthur was my neighbor, he was always a kind person. I always enjoyed talking to him. The neighborhood isn’t going to be the same without him.