He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Pete proudly served his country in the United States Navy, serving in WWII and Korea; later working at Kelly Air Force Base as a Jet Engine Mechanic, retiring after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Candelaria Gonzalez Ortiz; brothers: Severo, Andrew, Tony, and Joe; sister, Frances and son-in-law, Abe Gonzales.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marina; three daughters: Stella Gonzales, Sylvia Fite Eugene, Irene Dietrick Coby; and son, Pete Ortiz, Jr.; ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two on the way.
He is also survived by one niece, Lupe Bernicker and one nephew, Ernest Ortiz, as well as, five brothers-in-law.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Porter Loring on McCullough Ave.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in the name of Pete G. Ortiz to: The Alzheimer's Association of San Antonio, 7400 Louis Pasteur, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78229.