Henry Chema Ortiz 64 of Lower Ranchitos passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2012. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Isaiah Antonio Ortiz, parents Ernestino Tino and Domatilla Tilla Ortiz, brother Pat Ortiz, grandparents, Ambrosio Bocho and Dolores Lola Abeyta. He is survived by daughter Denise Romero and son, Onofre Ortiz (Jeannette), mother of his children, Kathy Ortiz, brothers, Gilbert Gigger, Danny Bamba and Victor Ortiz, sister, Irene Valerio (Pancho), grandchildren, Paul Ortiz, Tony Romero, Jesus Ortiz, Jayden Ortiz, special god daughter, Tammy Romero, many other relatives and friends.
Memorial service was held on February 1, 2012 at the Four Square Church located on Camino De Merced behind Wal-Mart.