Ruben is survived by his wife, Debra Kay Ortega; his son Joshua Ortega (Samantha); his son John Ortega; his son Alex Chavez; and his daughter Stephanie Davis (Simon).
Ruben was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Ortega; his father Jose Jesus Ortega and his mother Guadalupe Lechuga; his brother Joe Ortega.
Mr. Ortega leaves 5 grandchildren to cherish his memory.
A visitation for Ruben will be held Monday, August 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home - West, 5054 Doniphan Drive, El Paso, TX 79932. A prayer service will occur Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home-West, 5054 Doniphan Dr., El Paso, Texas 79932. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Calvary Chapel Sun City, 960 W. Borderland Rd., El Paso, TX 79932.
Ruben will be laid to rest in Anthony Community Cemetery, N. 4th Street, Anthony, New Mexico 88021.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestfhwest.com for the Ortega family.