Gilbert Carmen Ortiz

Gilbert was born on May 31, 1953, to Gilbert and Patricia (Pacheco) Ortiz, Sr., in Delta, CO. He spent his childhood in Thompson, UT. He attended Grand Junction High School and Colorado Mountain College in Leadville, CO, where he earned a degree as a computer technician. In his lifetime, he worked as a construction worker and a lumberjack.

He married the love of his life, Memory “Koval” Ortiz, on November 6, 1998, in Springfield, MO. He had four children; Amanda, Mario, Daniel, and Renee from a previous marriage. They lived in various states including Oregon, California, and Colorado. He was a past member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was an altar boy in his younger years.

Gilbert enjoyed motorcycles, woodworking, and animals. He also had a love for music. Gilbert was a sharp dressed, charismatic man, with a good sense of humor and a strong protector.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Sr.; sister, Gavina; and brothers, Rabon, Corey and Adrian.

He is survived by his wife, Memory Ortiz of Grand Junction, CO; his mother, Patricia Ortiz, also of Grand Junction, CO; his children; Amanda Madrid, Mario Madrid, Daniel Madrid and Renee Madrid; brothers; Chris Ortiz and Mario Ortiz; sisters, Kathy Lujan, Terry Harshman, Francis Gonseth, and Candy Ortiz; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on October 26, 2016 at Callahan Edfast Mortuary at 6:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Memory Ortiz at the Credit Union of Colorado.