Alfredo Ortiz, 84, of Chilili, New Mexico, was born on November 27 ^th , 1936.  He went to heaven on Monday, May 17 ^th , 2021.  He passed away with his family by his side at his home in Chilili.

Alfredo will be remembered as a beloved husband , father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many.  He lived most of his life in Chilili, after moving there from Estancia at the age of 16, where he met and married his wife of 63 years Lena Ortiz.  They had their three sons and raised them into upright men.  Alfredo's work ethic and kindness were instilled in his family and will leave a legacy for many years to come. Alfredo was the example of "Love the Lord your God with all your heart" and "love your neighbor" (Mark 12:30-31).  He was kind, funny, generous and welcoming to all who wanted to sit and enjoy a good conversation.  Above all Alfredo was a man of God, he believed in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his faith kept him strong through all the trials and tribulations life threw at him.  Alfredo will be greatly missed.

During his time in Chilili, Alfredo shared his faith and served his community as a long-standing member of the Chilili Church Choir, organizer of La Posadas de Chilili, and as a member of the Chilili Rodeo Club.

Alfredo was predeceased by his father; birth mother, and mother, Raymundo Ortiz, Maria Ortiz, and Raquel Ortiz, and by his daughter-in-law, Peggy Ortiz.

He is survived by his wife, Lena Ortiz, and his three sons and their spouses; Leroy Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Antonio Ortiz, Abran Ortiz and Mona Ortiz; six grandsons; four granddaughters; eight great grandsons; six great granddaughters as well as many other family members and cherished friends who loved and will miss him.

We invite all family and friends to celebrate the life of this great man at Holy Child Parish in Tijeras, on Wednesday, May 26 ^th , 2021. The Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at La Morada de Chilili, with a reception to follow at La Sala de Chilili.

Pallbearers will be Antonio Ortiz Jr., Jesus Ortiz, Jose Ortiz, Moises Herrera, Abelino Ortiz and Devon Rowley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Gutierrez, Marcus Herrera and Caleb Rowley. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4 ^th ST. NW. ABQ.  505-343-8008.

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