Arturo Ortiz Jr.

With his family by his side. Art’s parents, Arturo Sr. and Dominga, preceded him in death.

Art comes from a family of eight siblings; Joe Ortiz, Ana Gomez, Juan Ortiz, Angel Ortiz, Mario Ortiz,

Jess Ortiz, Mary Garcia, and was one of the youngest. He found his soulmate the day Yolanda walked

Into his life 31 years ago.

Art leaves behind two daugthers: Corina and Xenia (spouse Michael Palacios), a son: Anthony (spouse

Kathleen Chua) and three granddaughters: Gwyneth, Emma, and Jenavieve, whom he loved with all his

heart and soul. Art fought a courageous battle with cancer for three years. He never lost his sense of

humor, positive attitude, and willingness to lend a helping hand. Art was a resident of Ventura County

all of his life, he graduated from Rio Mesa High. He ran his successful trucking business, under the name of Ortiz Trucking, but his real passion was restoring his collection of classic cars. He enjoyed getting together with his buddies on cruise nights and often entered his 1939 Buick in car shows. Loved and respected by many, he will forever be in our hearts.

There will be a public viewing at Funeraria Del Angel Conrad’s & James Reardon, 401 W. Channel Islands

Blvd in Oxnard, Ca. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 3p.m.-9:00p.m. A rosary service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:00a.m. at the same location.