Edward T. Ortega, Jr.

Edward T. Ortega Jr., age 68 of Capitan, N.M. passed away on May 9, 2016 due to Cancer. He was born in Las Vegas, N.M. to Helen Garcia and Edward Ortega. Edward is preceded in death by his parents Edward Ortega Sr. and Helen Garcia Ortega, sister Margaret Garcia, brothers; David Garcia, Richard Garcia, Frankie Ortega, Feliberto Ortega and Steven Ortega. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cecilia Trujillo Ortega, stepmother Elisa Ortega, sisters; Teresa Olster, Kathy Ortega, Evangeline Romero (Leroy), brother Raymond Ortega, step daughter Patricia Martin (David) and grandsons Brandon and Jason Martin. Edward proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed at Ft. Stanton Hospital and Training School as a Supply Supervisor from 1977-1995 then went on to work as a Financial Specialist at the Harold Runnels Building in Santa Fe, N.M. from 1995-2001 and retired from state government in January of 2001. Serving as Pallbearers are Alfred Trujillo, Gus Allred, Ryan Romero, David Martin, Jason Martin and Brandon Martin. Honorary Pallbearers are Kevin Romero, Raymond Ortega and Christofer Ortega A Rosary will be recited Friday, May 13, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Capitan, N.M. followed by a Mass of Christian burial with Interment to follow at the Capitan Cemetery.