Jose is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Josefina Aguilar; four sons: Javier, Joe Jr. (Dalila), Raymond (Margie), Victor (Liz); five daughters: Corinne Chumsae (Rick), Monica Romero (Jerry), Dolores Malzahn (Mark), Viola Chacon (Jerry †), Melissa Hernandez (Hector †); brothers: Ramon, Jesus and Salvador Ortega and sisters-in-law; Ramona Flores and Jenny Lujan. He cherished his time with his 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Francisca and Reymundo Ortega; sisters: Bertha Delgado and Rosa Heller; and brother Reymundo Ortega Jr.
“He never looked for praises
He was never one to boast
He just went on quietly working
For the underprivileged and the ones he loved the most”
- N. Bajaj
This was our father.
Jose lived to help others and through his actions inspired those around him. He grew up in the Segundo Barrio, and became Father Rahm’s Coordinator at Our Lady's Youth Center. He was director of Project Bravo for over 22 years.
Our father was a prayerful man who leaned on his faith throughout his life and was devoted to Our Lord and to The Blessed Virgin. He believed life is a gift and we must give ourselves to God and others to enrich our faith and grow close to Christ. He will be missed as a mentor and best friend. Josefina and his children were blessed by God for having him in their lives.
** Due to COVID-19, all services will be limited to immediate family. The Rosary will be live-streamed on facebook under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Central. The Mass will be live-streamed. To watch on-line, please send your email address to: [email protected].
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with Vigil service at 6:00 pm at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave. Mass will take place Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10:00 am at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 3729 Hueco Ave. Burial to follow at Mt Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza Rd.
A special thanks to El Paso Hospice and his caregiver Lupe Castaneda.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to El Paso Hospice or Sacred Heart Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelCentral.com for the Aguilar family.
