Gerardo A. Ortiz Obituary (1961 - 2024)

Gerardo "Gary" Armando Ortiz was born on September 17, 1961, in El Paso, Texas, and passed away on November 30, 2024. Gary was a faithful individual, devoted family man, and a successful entrepreneur with an infectious love for life. Gary was a roofer by trade, and he poured his heart and soul into his business, Ortiz Roofing, for over 40 years. His dedication and craftsmanship were admired by all who knew him. As a loyal Jehovah's Witness, Gary was a dedicated servant of his God, Jehovah; he loved his God, and put his love for him above anything else. Gary was a selfless man who always lent a helping hand to those in need. Gary was a man of many passions. He had a deep love for soul and R&B music, the soothing tunes of which often filled his home and workplace. He loved to tend to his koi fish pond and watch the brightly colored fish dart around the pond he built with his own two hands. His love for nature and Jehovah's creations extended to the small hummingbirds that he loved to watch feed on the many hummingbird feeders that lined the deck that he also built. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Mary Archuleta Ortiz, and his brother, Alfonso Jr. Gary is survived by his spouse of 40 years, Patsy Ortiz; loving children, Jennifer, Mateo (Bel), and Lucas (Ty) Ortiz; cherished grandson, Noah Ortiz; and siblings, Jaime, Rebecca, Rafael, and Gabriel Ortiz. His family was his pride and joy, and his love and care for them were evident in every interaction. Services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00pm with Brother Parr to give the funeral talk. We invite you to celebrate the life of Gerardo A. Ortiz by sharing your memories and photographs on the memorial page. May his life continue to inspire us all, and may his memory be a blessing.