Sandra, My heartiest condolences go out to your family. The void of such a kind person can never be refilled. I pray for his serenity.

He was my neighbor, a friend, and a really good man.

Sandra, we are so heartbroken for you and your kids. We loved Marks spirit and kindness - I'm sure he never met a stranger! We are holding you all close to our hearts as you navigate these unexpected times. Love you all.

Sandra and family,  My heart breaks for you all at the loss of Mark. Such a warm and kind man!  Prayers for you all, and so much empathy 🙏🏼💜

Hi Sandra, 
So sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Mark was always kind and nice, even to strangers. 


Sandra sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
Love ,
Maria Riviello

Sandra, Deepest heart felt condolences and prayers for you and your family. Our prayers are with you, and you have our support always. - Iliyas 

All of my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ortega family.  What a trying time this has been for them.  I hope some peace can now come to the family.  

Sandra I'm so sorry to hear about Mark.  I'll keep you and the kids in my prayers and hope for a time when the pain of loss recedes and the memories remain.

Sandra,
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Please keep in mind all the memories you shared which will be with you and your family forever. If there is anything I can do to help out, please reach out. Stay strong please

My dearest sympathies go our to the entire Ortega family during this trying time.  I am saddened by your loss.  God bless you.

Met Mark  and Sandra at Uncle Julio’s in North Carolina in 2018! All it took was our connection to Florida. Our friendship involved walks at bond park, unplanned dinners or clubbing at Coglins in Raleigh and almost failed attempt at assembling my bookcase shelf if it wasn’t for Sandra to the rescue.   Mark was loud, funny, caring and loving. I will miss him calling me kiddo. He was a family man who loved his family immensely!  To know him is to love him. 

My sincere condolences to Sandra, Andrew and Lianne! 

Rest In Peace! 


Total strangers,  my husband and I did not know Mark, but it just took 1 encounter and we felt as if we knew him for years.  Mark responded to a local neighborhood post where I was asking if someone can help me change a lightbulb directly over the stairs, we could not reach.  This beautiful soul, carrying a big heavy ladder walked over to our house (which was not next door) with his amazing wife Sandra and brought light to our staircase and our hearts, you were so kind, we will never forget you.  We will miss seeing you outside with your pooch, talking and waving to everyone.  May your spirit rest peacefully my brother!

I worked with Mark in N Carolina...he was one of my few work friends but we had similar outlooks in life. I used to tease him by asking him what he was doing working here with all that salsa money - meaning he was the heir to the Ortega Food Company. Our talks was always the bright spot in the work day. I last spoke to Mark in August and he was so happy to be in Florida during the health crisis. 

I am sorry to his wife and his children...his eyes would light up anytime I asked questions about his children...He loved you very much as evidence by how long he fought to get back to you.

Salmon colored shorts and glasses!  Mark and family are awesome people.  We’ve known Mark and Sandra for over 20 years and seen them almost 2 years when they came to Austin.  We remember Mark said “can you believe it!  I’m wearing salmon colored shorts and have reading glasses!”  So cute, so sweet.  This family is wonderful.  We love you all.  Mark will always be in our hearts! FYI, this picture is from 2004 at our wedding - Mark and Sandra attended!


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OBITUARY

Mark Anthony Ortega

31 May, 1976 – 3 April, 2022

Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel & Oaklawn Cemetery

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