Sabino A. Ortiz

Sabino A. Ortiz, a Los Alamos National Lab retiree, age 91 of Santa Cruz, NM passed away on January 9th, 2014 at the home of his niece Fabiola and Nelson Cournoyer under Hospice care. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in 1922 to Jose Daniel and Porfiria B. Ortiz. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Daniel and Porfiria Ortiz; Sisters: Genoveva & (Miguel Delgado); Rufina & (Miguel Martinez); Antonia & (Rafael Esquibel); Gertrude; Rose & (Pedro Lucero) and brothers: Juan Ramon and Jose Daniel & (Lena Ortiz). He is survived by his sons, Donald and Betty Ortiz & sons Gregory and Patrick and great granddaughter Audrey of Albuquerque, NM; Jerry and Terry Ortiz of Brookfield, Wisconsin son Vince and daughter Carla and husband Joe Anastasio & great grandchildren Hunter & Teresa; Adrian and Jerrie Ortiz of Santa Fe, NM and children Nicholas and Katrina; and Larry & Melba Ortiz, daughter Doreen and husband Joe Gallegos and great granddaughter Jada. He is also survived by his brother Celso Ortiz of Santa Cruz, NM, and niece he considered a daughter, Kathy McClendon and husband Bill of Albuquerque, NM plus many other nieces and nephews who were all very special to him. The family wishes to offer a special thanks to Fabiola and Nelson Cournoyer who opened up their home and hearts to care for him not only in the last month of his life but throughout the many years in Santa Cruz, NM. Rosary was held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Santa Cruz de la Canada Catholic Church. Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 also at Santa Cruz de la Canada Catholic Church. Interment followed at Santa Cruz Cemetery. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.