John Jr Ortiz, born February 20, 1951 was called home on Friday August 4th 2023. There to meet him his son John Ortiz, and son Marcel Ortiz, father John Ortiz, his mother Cleo , mother-in-law Francis Garcia , father-in-law John Garcia, and many more. Left to carry on his traditions are his living wife of 50 years Carmen Ortiz, his children, Gino Ortiz, Patrick Ortiz, Little John Ortiz, Tiffany Ortiz, Devon Ortiz . His legacy will continue through his grandchildren, John loved life would joke around, loved to listen to music, watch movies, go fishing when he wasn’t watching his granddaughter Arianna. He will be missed by all. It was John’s desire to be cremated and to have his ashes scattered near his favorite lake where he spent so many cherished days with his family. A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date