John Patricio Ortega

John Patricio Ortega, age 78, of Pueblo, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. John was born January 6, 1944 to Patricio and Pablita Ortega. After graduating from Pueblo Catholic High in 1962, he attended Southern Colorado State College and later received a Masters of Social Work from the University of Denver. He retired from Colorado Mental Health Institute after 34 years of dedicated service providing mental and behavioral health treatment.

John was predeceased by his parents, Patricio and Pablita Ortega; and his brother, Manuel Ortega.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie; his two children, Michael (April) and Noelle (Donte') Roane; his three grandchildren, Donte' PJ Jr., Johnnie and Opal-Corynn; sister, Virginia (Larry) Miller; brother, Jimmy Ortega; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A rosary for John will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 9:30 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3130 Morris Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado 81008. A funeral mass will follow at 10:00 AM. Immediately following the funeral mass, a reception will take place. The inurnment will take place from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Imperial Memorial Gardens, 5450 Highway 78 West, Pueblo, Colorado 81005.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.imperialfunerals.com for the Ortega family.