Richard Hernandez Ortega

Richard H. Ortega, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Banning, California. He was born February 21, 1941 in Banning, California to Luis & Frances Hernandez Ortega. Richard has resided in Banning his entire life and worked for 40 years as a Brick Mason for Dury Masonry where he retired from in 2010. He was a dedicated and lifelong member of Precious Blood Church in Banning.

Richard is survived by his wife Rosie Ortega; daughters, Patricia Cortez and Melinda Hernandez; sons, Anthony Ortega, Paul Ortega, Leon Ortega and Julian Ortega; brother, Salvador Ortega; sisters, Amparo Rodriguez, Stella Lopez, Lupe Ortega, Mary Lopez, Dolores (Lola) Menor, Terry Valdivia and Suzie Valdivia; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Luis Ortega and Frances Hernandez; grandmother, Conception Hernandez; brothers, Tony Ortega, Jesse Ortega and John Ortega.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:00 am with Rosary at 11:00 am at Weaver Mortuary, 1177 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223. Graveside service will take place on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 10:00 am at San Gorgonio Memorial Park, 2201 2201 N. San Gorgonio Ave., Banning, CA 92220.