In Loving Memory of

JOSE LEROY ORTIZ

1958 - 2026

Jose Leroy Ortiz, age 68 and a lifelong resident of Chilili, New Mexico passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Our life, our rock, you will forever be missed. You will always be in our hearts.

Leroy is preceded in death by his father, Alfredo Ortiz; sister-in-law, Peggy Ortiz; his mother-in-law, Elsie Cortez and by many family members.

Leroy is survived by his mother, Mary Lina Ortiz; his wife of 39 years, Teresa Ortiz; his daughter, Sefra; his son and daughter in law, Jose and Anna Marie Ortiz; his brothers, Antonio Ortiz Sr. (Peggy) deceased, Abran and Mona Ortiz; grandchildren, Devon Rowley (Adri), Caleb Rowley (Jewlia) Felicity Ortiz, Santiago Ortiz, Elias Ortiz, Ramon McGinnis, Alessio Soza, Mariana Ortiz, all who will miss their grandfather very much.

Leroy was also blessed with many nephews and nieces, godchildren, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Services will be held at Holy Child Parish, 19 Camino Santo Nino, Tijeras, New Mexico 87059 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am with Father Mark Granito, celebrant. Interment will follow at the Campo Santo de Chilili, Hwy 337 (South 14). Pallbearers will be Antonio Ortiz, Jr., Jesus Ortiz, Devon Rowley, Caleb Rowley, Timothy Gallegos and Manuel Gallegos.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Chilili Rodeo Club Members.

Please join us for a reception meal at the Chilili Rodeo Club Hall (Sala) following the interment service, to celebrate Leroy's life and share memories together.