George Bryan Ortega, 73 of Lubbock passed away on March 4, 2013. Mr. Ortega retired after 40 years of service in the cotton industry. He was preceded in death by his sister Rosita Saenz and is survived by his wife of 55 years Victoria, 7 children, Leticia Martinez, Susan Moreno (Edward), George Jr. Ortega (Enedelia), Cookie Carrillo (David), Laurie Ann Ortega (Ernest), Nancy Garcia (Mark), Charlie Ortega (Marie) Sister, Cuca Lechuga (Zenaido), 14 Grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren. The Ortega family wishes to Thank Dr.’s Buschman, Kurdi, Mark Reynolds FNP, Essential Home Health and a Special Thanks to Dr. Karen Jane Scott. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday March 6th at Resthaven Abbey Chapel with a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Our lady of Grace Catholic Church followed by burial in Resthaven Memorial Park and Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.