MERCEDES - Carlos Ortega, age 70, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Carlos was born on July 15, 1952 to Antonio Longoria Ortega and Martina Rodriguez in Mercedes, TX.
Carlos is survived by his wife Irma Reyna, his son Javier (Barbara) Reyna, his daughters Anna (Jesus) Torres and Karolyna Sales, 9 grandchildren (1 on the way), 1 great great grandson, his sisters Eva, Anna and Yolanda and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carlos is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Carlos was a loving father, husband, brother, cousin, nephew, son and friend. His favorite hobby was fishing with his granddaughters, watching the Cowboys and eating Cuban sandwiches. He was always getting all 10 grandchildren out of trouble. He was a great man, was always willing to help out a friend. He will be greatly missed by many and will forever live in our heart.
