Lucky Ortega was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Juanita Ortega and sister Lupe Chavarria. Lucky was born in Calvert Texas; moved to Dallas in 1961; decided he could not live without the love of his life Janie Avila; they married in 1962 and called Dallas their home until his death. They raised two children Michael and Cynthia. They spent their time watching Mike play baseball and Cynthia play Soccer. Lucky worked several jobs until he found a permanent home with Texas Nameplate where he retired in 2007. Not being able to just sit around, sleep or just watch TV all day he decided to go back into the workforce and work for Identification Plates Inc. until his sickness became too much. He fully retired in 2010, and became a devoted Grandpa. He was one the biggest supporters to his two wonderful granddaughters Kathryn and Sarah Cameron. He taught them many things and in return they kept him young.
Lucky is survived by wife Janie Ortega, son, Michael Ortega, and daughter Cynthia Ortega-Cameron; granddaughters Kathryn and Sarah Cameron. Pallbearers: Richard Sustatia, Martin Sustatia, Daniel Cantu, John Ortega, Larry Avila and Carlos Cordova.
Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Cordova & Loren Avila.
Visitation 6:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in the Chapel of Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas. Deacon Mike Shaw will lead the Rosary.
The Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Road, Dallas, Texas. Rev. Michael Guadagnoli, celebrant.
Interment Calvary Hill Cemetery, Garden of Prayer section.
Arrangements entrusted to Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home
10501 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218 (214-327-8291)
