Joe was born on March 5, 1945, in Rotan, Texas. Throughout his life, he was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, a man of faith, and a hardworking provider for his family.
On June 2, 1990, Joe married Olga A. Ortega. Together, they shared 36 years of marriage filled with love, family, and many treasured memories.
Joe dedicated much of his working life to the aircraft industry as an aircraft assembler. He worked for Vought Aircraft for 29 years before retiring in May 2012. His many years of service reflected the dedication and strong work ethic that were characteristic of the way he lived his life.
Joe was a member of Heritage Church/Iglesia La Herencia, where his faith and church community held a meaningful place in his life. Outside of work, Joe enjoyed attending car shows and cruising in his Mustangs. Some of his happiest times were spent traveling and vacationing with his family, creating memories with the people who meant the most to him.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Olga Ortega; his children, Joe G. Ortega, Joselyn Ortega, and Theresa Peel; and his grandchildren, Janelle Arevalo, Liliana Arevalo, Leslie Arevalo, Sophia Arevalo, Nathan Peel, and Natalie Peel.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Ortega; his mother, Theresa Armenta; his brother, Carlos Ortega; and his sister, Rosalinda Ortega.
Joe will be remembered for the life he built, the family he loved, his years of hard work, his faith, and the joy he found in sharing life’s journeys with those closest to him. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.
May the memories of Joe’s life bring comfort to his loved ones and serve as a lasting reminder of a life well lived and deeply cherished.
