I met John when we were both in college and working part-time at a bank. We struck a friendship that lasted over 40 years. I will always remember what a caring friend he was. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may eternal light shine upon him.

I am a friend of John's who had the pleasure of meeting his father. He was such a kind and caring man and I was lucky to have had the opportunity to meet him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Conozco a John Jr. desde no hace mucho, pero desde el primer momento demostro un gran amor y devocion por su padre. Lamento muchisimo esta perdida, mi mas sincero pesame.

I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Ortega.  I was a childhood friend of John Jr. and was fortunate to reconnect with John Jr. after all these years.  When I had heard that Mr. Ortega had fallen ill, I was very sorry to hear this.  I remember as a kid, that Mr. Ortega was always one of my favorite parents.  He came to all of our basketball and soccer games and cheered each of us on as if we were one of his own.  No matter when we won or lost, he always had that smile that told us how great of a game we played.  I know Mr. Ortega is a in a better place and that his legacy is left with John Jr. and the proud moments of all that he has accomplished in his personal and professional life.  Again, my thoughts and prayers are with John and the Ortega family.

Poco tiempo he estado con padre e hijo pero el suficiente para ver que existía amor y respeto entre ambos.

OH mr Ortega my God keep u on his right hand side till we meet again may ur soul rest in peace (steven  mattey)

the short time we met it was awesome! on the court off the court he kept a smile and kept people around him smiling! he will be missed down here but a great addition up there.

Rest in Peace Joe Sr... You were a good man and Loving Father... You will be missed, until we meet again... Love you Joe Jr. Hold your head high I know you did all you could you were a awesome devoted Son... My Prayers are with you Brother...

Ahora que te has ido 
solo recuerdo los buenos momentos.
Queda un sentimiento de tristeza por la partida y de alegria y nostalgia por los momentos vividos.
Se que despues de tanta lucha por fin estas descansando. 
Hasta siempre.

John, may God bless you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tuve el placer de conocer a Jhon durante mi estadia en Madrid. Una gran persona, con una gran simpatia, no podia ser de otra manera... para muestra ya estaba su hijo.
A mi amigo Jhon Jr. y a toda su familia mis mas sinceras condolencias. Fuerza en estos momentos, abrazo.

John, my tio Juan could not have been in better hands with you and Rosa. He was so lucky to have such considerate, passionate and caring people around him during his final days. Ani and I are so very sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered.

Mi mas sentido pesame John Jr.  Descanse en Paz John.

Estimado John Jr.:

Acabo de enterarme por Sandrita de esta triste noticia. Te envío mis más sentidas condolencias por el fallecimiento de tu padre. 
A la distancia, un fuerte abrazo y mucho ánimo. Desde aquí cuenta con nuestras oraciones.

Descansa en paz, John.

John Jr. mi más sentido pésame en estos momentos difíciles. Sabes que tienes un amigo en mi para todo lo que necesites.

Un fuerte abrazo.

"Tio, lamentamos tu temprana desapariciòn,... me alegrò recibirte  en Perù, que visites mi casa, mi familia, y acompañarte a que conozcas el estadio del equipo de futbol de tus amores cuando joven ...,llevarte al Callao, donde disfrutaste con john jr, como un crio,  esconderte por los vericuetos que tìene la fortaleza del Real Felipe , y sorprenderlo apareciendo a sus espaldas...descansa en paz; nuestros cariños para tì. y vela por tu hijo"

Mis mas sentido pésame John por el fallecimiento de tu padre.
Dios lo tenga en la gloria
Gino

He left us an indelible impression during his travels in Spain , he was an exceptional person. Our sincere condolences to all the family and especially to you John Jr.

Nos dejó una impresión imborrable durante sus viajes en España, era una persona excepcional. Nuestro más sincero pésame para toda la familia y en especial a tí Jhon Jr.

Tio, what a blessing to have always had you in my life; from my first day in the world, through my mother's passing, to the time we spent together last May, and everything in between.  Every period of my life includes memories of you.Though I did not see you this last year, I'm glad we at least got to talk.  You and John have been in my thoughts and in my prayers, every day and will continue to be there until you and I see each other again, you may have to catch me one more time.  I love you, Tio and I will miss you.  Giani

Tío Juan you are missed so very much already. Your laugh always made us smile.

Known John since we were kids in Peru. As adults our lives took a different paths.  Came back into my life about 7 years ago when he came to live in Miami, Florida. Will miss him. God's blessing on John.

Mercedes Walling

I was fortunte to meet you briefly in January 2013 and was amazed by your fighting spirit and humour. You will be missed, I have no doubt of that. May you rest in peace.

I'm sure your dad is already in Gods ear telling him what he thinks.Excellent man your father.My thoughts and prayers are with you,cousin.

Thank you so much for all of the words of encouragement when i was younger. You were very well spoken and extremely intelligent. I am so glad we got to spend two weeks together last year, i am so glad i came it is something i will never forget. Rest In Peace, i will see you again someday and we can make that fishing trip we talked about. I love you

John Jr.:
My prayers and that of my husband Joseph and son Gino go to you with our earnest love.
Your father, my last brother (superseded by Stanley, Augusto and Yolanda, QEPD) was a self-made man.  He had high morals and high standards by which he lived. I am sorry I could not make it to New York during his long illness but my prayers were done every night, with your dad in mind.  I will continue to pray for his soul and your health and happiness.
My deepest sympathy,
Victoria Ortega Morote Bernard, St Pete Beach, Florida, USA

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John E. Ortega

27 December, 1935 – 16 May, 2013

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