Jose is survived by his son Gary Ortega; his son Brandon Ortega; his daughter Denise Elrod; his daughter Lavern Carter; his daughter Ella Martinez; and his daughter Jasmine Ortega.
Jose was preceded in death by his spouse Naomi Perez; his spouse Sheri Ortega; his mother Aurora Gutierrez and his father Arnulfo Alvillar.
A visitation for Jose will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A religious ceremony will occur Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest West, 5054 Doniphan Drive, El Paso, TX 79932. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave., El Paso, Texas 79906.