Frank Q Ortiz, 95, gained his wings to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born to Catarino and Refugia Ortiz in De Costa, Victoria County. He graduated from St Joseph High School with all-around athletic medals, playing all sports for the school. Frank played for the Victoria Eagles baseball team. He was an official for football and basketball, and umpired baseball for many years. He retired from Service Supply after 50+ years of dedicated work. He was very active in his church and community, which included being an active church member of Our Lady Victory Cathedral, volunteered his time and service to Christ Kitchen and Our Lady of Victory Saint Vincent de Paul Society, up until the pandemic.
Frank was married to the love of his life, Lupe Gonzales Ortiz, for 59 years before her passing in July of 2011. Together they raised their children, Theresa Ortiz, Patricia Briones (Tom), Catherine Garza, and Catarino Ortiz (Christy). Frank is also survived by grandchildren, Nicole Briones Martinez (Christopher), Timothy Briones, Julie Briones, Alan Briones Parrish (Mike), Rubin A. Garza, Jr., Jennifer Garza, Sarai Garza, Erin Ortiz, Kaitlin Ortiz, Megan Ortiz, Amy Ortiz, Jacquie Perez (Marcelo), Danny Coy Delgado (Destiny), and Thaddeus Delgado (Jea); great grandchildren, Lilly Garza, Jacob Garza, Katalina Sosa, Chloe Mitchell, Mason Williams, Daniel N Delgado, Mady Delgado, Avery Delgado, JoJo Delgado, Kinsley Delgado and Laney Delgado; and great-great grandchild, Liliana Delgado. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by 14 siblings; their spouses, and several nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held at Colonial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 pm on Monday, March 28, 2022 followed by the rosary at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Pallbearers include Rubin Garza, Jr, Timothy Briones, Christopher Martinez, Danny Coy Delgado, Thaddeus Delgado, Jacob Garza, Michael Rodriguez, Danny Ortiz and Victor Cavazos. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the OLV Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
The family would like to express a very special thanks to his doctors: Dr. Junor, Dr.Afridi, Dr.Khan, Donna Oldmixon, P.A., and their staff for their excellent care of our father; we are also grateful to the staff at Citizens Medical Center, DeTar ICU, and Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center. Share condolences and fond memories with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com
