Jose Luis "Woody" Ortega

Jose Luis Ortega, age 84, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Ortega was a graduate of Jefferson High School. He retired from Safeway Grocery Stores after 30 years. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Maria Elena Ortega; son, Richard Daniel Ortega, daughter, Veronica Rodarte, and sister, Lucy Peña. He is survived by son, Joe D. Ortega and daughters, Gloria Kearns and Gracie Chavez (Tommy); 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Chapel Service at 11 a.m. at Evergreen East Funeral Home. Rite of Committal will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

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