Antonio Orta

Our beloved Antonio S. Orta, age 79 of Austin, Texas was called to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso Orta and Socorro Samilpa Orta: brothers, Guadalupe Orta, Manuel Orta.

Antonio is survived his loving wife, Mary Orta; daughter, Juanita Orta; numerous nieces, nephews; and other loving family and friends.

Antonio enjoyed fishing, gardening (always had his garden with numerous plants and flowers). He enjoyed tinkering around the house and yard and building small projects.

Antonio loved his family and friends and conversations – he never met a stranger. He enjoyed the holiday and decorating for them. Enjoyed going to Las Vegas and Kickapoo for little gambling.

Antonio enjoyed playing softball and was looking forward to when he would be able to play again with his teammates and friends.

The Family would like to thank all their family and friends fo the out pouring of love and support at this most difficult time. They would also like to thank all the nurses and doctors who took care of Antonio.

Safely Home

I am home in Heaven, dear ones,

oh, so happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty,

in this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,

every restless tossing passed;

I am now at peace forever,

Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the shade?

Oh! But Jesus’ love illumined every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me in that way so hard to tread;

And with Jesus’ arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still:

Try to look beyond earth’s shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s Will.

~ Amen~

Memorial Service 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at San Jose Catholic Church, 2425 Oak Crest.

Interment will be Private.