Dad:
I will remember you as you were on our last visit together at your apartment.  I always tried to keep in touch with you, as much as you allowed me to. Dad, you know that I always looked for you and found you each time. And you always appeared happy to see me and share a meal with me. I am only sorry that those times did not occur more and that you did not reach out,...Not even when you were sick. I tried to contact you but had no luck finding you in time to see you again this one last time. May Jehovah God hold you in his arms and may you finally be at peace with yourself. I love you Dad always, your oldest daughter LUCY.

Tio Mario... so many beautiful memories growing up with you.. hearing your laugh, seeing your smile.. always trying to make us laugh at parties, barbecues and when times were more serious..like during my open heart surgery. I can still hear your voice trying to make me laugh as you told me you knew exactly what room in the hospital I was in as you drove up to the hospital because you could see my feet flapping outside the window 😂.  I wish Justin and Steven got to share memories with you and see how awesome of an uncle you are. Thanks for always making us laugh... always chasing us with the birdie.. even though it hurt sometimes 😁 all of your nieces and nephews loved it.. and loved you. Thank you for the beautiful memories I will always have of you.  I know that you missed your mom and Titi Eneida and Im sure youre all smiling down on us in a better place. Love you always Tio. ❤ Lisa

I will always remember how funny you were. You always would light up the room with your smile . Keep on smiling tio.  Love always, Ivan and Betty.

Too Mario I remember as a kid spending time with you. You always made time for your nieces and nephews. You were always happy. RiP ❤️.

Tio Mario - In talking to family about you, we all have similar stories..  You were like a giant to me as a kid, this tall, burly guy who had the power to lift me up in the air with one arm so high, all the while tickling me to the point of hysteria with your free hand. Always trying to jump out and scare the crap out of me, always laughing, always telling jokes and stories at bbq's.  I know you missed Titi Eneida, and I'm sure she was there to welcome you into heaven.  We will always remember you and keep you in our hearts.

Your nephew,
James

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Mariano Ortiz

September 6, 1937 – November 10, 2019

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