Antonio Felix Ortiz, 79, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011. Tony was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He had a passion for horses. He trained several horses and was a very good horseman. He retired from the Motor Vehicle Department where he worked for many years. Antonio is preceded in death by his parents; Lucio and Rafaelita Ortiz, brother; Manuel (Nora) Ortiz, sisters; Delfina and Polly Ortiz. He is survived by his brothers; Ray Ortiz of Santa Fe, NM, Andy (Frances) Ortiz of Santa Fe, NM , Alfred (Stella) Ortiz of Albuquerque, NM, sisters; Oralia Gonzales, Paula (Ike) Martinez, Terri Gonzales all of Santa Fe, NM and many nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers: Ray Ortiz, Anthony Gonzales, Rafael Gonzales, Ernest Gonzales, Sylvia Ortiz Apodoca and Abrianna Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers: Abran Ortiz and Paul Ortiz
Recitation of the Rosary was recited November 17, 2011 at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church in Santa Fe. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place November 18th at 10:00 a.m. also at Santa Maria de la Paz church. Interment will be at 12:45p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.