Luis Ortiz's Obituary
Luis Ortiz, 95, of Chanute, KS passed away on January 3, 2018 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 17, 1922 in Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico and was raised by Romana Ortiz. Upon returning home from serving in the Army, he married Esther Serrato. She survives at their home.
Luis was a kind, loving, easy-going man who never met a stranger. He was quick to smile and liked by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Though he had very little formal education, he joined the U.S. Army, earned his American citizenship while serving this country, and educated himself through his military experience. He was a realist, yet very wise, and loved telling his children and grandchildren his army stories or about his many adventures in other countries. For over 30 years, he worked in building maintenance for the State of Kansas, at the TB hospital and Social and Rehabilitation Services. Luis was a family man, first and foremost, and would choose his family over anything.
Luis will be dearly missed by:
Wife:
Esther Ortiz of their home
Children:
Vera DeLaTorre and husband, Robert, of Chanute, KS
Robert Ortiz and wife, Jamie, of Chanute, KS
Irene Lowry and husband, Mike, of Chanute, KS
13 Grandchildren
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Several Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews
Luis was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Delores Brill; and brothers, Jose Ortiz and Eugenio Ortiz; and great-grandchildren, Jaylen Clounch, Christopher Martinez and Oliver Ortiz.
Cremation has been requested.
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Inurnrment will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. Chanute Honor Guard will be in charge of military honors. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to Ollie’s Toy Box and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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