January 13, 1929 – September 21, 2018
Pete, 89 was born to Pedro & Guadalupe Ortega on January 13, 1929 in Ysleta, Texas and passed away on September 21, 2018 in Fresno, California.
Pete worked as a Foreman for Santa Fe Railroad for over 50 years before retiring. Pete loved music, which led him to backyard singing and playing of his guitar for family and friends.
Pete is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Ernie and Tom Ortega; brother, John Ortega and his sister, Vinceta Granillo.
Pete leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Beatrice Aragon Ortega; daughter Irma Ortega; sons Peter & wife Yolanda Ortega, Robert & wife Roxanne Ortega, David Ortega; stepchildren Emilio & wife Donna Herrera, Artur & wife Vicky Herrera, Joe Velasquez, Jennie Duarte and Lydia Duarte and his sister Andrea Armenderez. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family and Friends are invited to view Pete’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 9th from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary Service at 10:00 a.m. immediately followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. all at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; 10435 Hanford-Armona Rd., Hanford with Burial following at Hanford Cemetery; 10500 S. 10th Ave., Hanford, CA.
Services by People’s Funeral Chapel 584-5591.
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