He is survived by his Daughter Laura Lee Ortman; Derrick & Benjamin; father Wilf Ortman; and sister Celene Crawford; John, Morgan & Christian.
Early on Blair worked in the trades as a plumber, but his real passion was cooking & worked at the Hotel Saskatchewan and Connexus Art Centre for many years. He loved his family and friends dearly and will be missed by many.
A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.