Benito was born April 16th, 1940, and is survived by his wife of 63 years Delia Ortega.
Our dad served 8 yrs in the Army and met our mother while on leave visiting his parents. They fell in love and started a life together building a family.
He also leaves behind his sons and daughter, Sonia Herrera & husband Alfonso Herrera, Benito M. Ortega Jr, Javier Ortega & wife Maria Ortega, and Jaime Ortega.
Tata, as he was known to his family, was a beloved grandfather to Marco Antonio Ortega(+), Adrian Ortega(+), Benito M Ortega III, Jaime Ortega Jr, Valerie Jolynn Ortega, Julian Hernandez, Karina Ivonne Ortega, Brisa Itzel Candelaria, Joseph Cruz, Adrian Ortega, Daniella Ortega. Ricardo Segoviano Jr., Ariel Segoviano.
He was also blessed with many great grandchildren, Royal Hernandez, Josaia Cruz, Madelin Cruz, Penelope Cruz, Elsa May Ortega, Aubry Rayne Ortega, Eziquel Amadeus Ortega. Jaime Ortega III, Emanuel Ortega, Julian Ortega, Osirus Alanis. Makaylee South, Angel Mendoza, Joel Enrique Mendoza, Kataleya Itzel Mendoza.
Our Father was the last survivor of his siblings, whom he missed dearly. His brothers and sisters, Armando (Mando) Villarreal, Refugio (Cuca) Murillo, Carmen Pinon, Magdalena (Nena) Duran, Augustin (Tito) Ortega, David Ortega.
After his service to our country, he worked for the City of El Paso for 27 years and retired at the age of 53. He spent the rest of his life enjoying his time with our mother, whom he lovingly called ‘Nana’ where they spent time spoiling grandchildren & great grandchildren.
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