Edward Robert Ortiz Jr

Edward Robert Ortiz, Jr. was born on August 2, 1947 to Edward C. Ortiz Sr. and Mary R. Ortiz in Reedley. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 21, 2022 at his residence in Visalia.

 

He is survived by wife Emma M. Ortiz of 54 years; his daughters Deanna M. Ortiz of Visalia and Deborah Ortiz Hoppert of Visalia; his sister Rachel Figueroa of Visalia; 7 grandchildren: Desiree, Erika, and Vincent Gomez, Paul Escandon, Marissa and Adam Navarro and Tanya Ortiz; 4 great grandchildren: Aliyah and Elijah Torres, Julius Escandon and Jayden Torrez. Edward was preceded in death by his parents and his only son Edward A. Ortiz III.

 

Edward attended St. La Salle for 8 years. He attended Reedley High School and graduated in 1965. He attended Reedley College for 1 year then enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 3, 1966. He served 4 years and was honorably discharged November 2, 1970.

 

Edward and his family lived in Clovis. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Emma and their children and grandchildren. He worked for PacBell, AT&T and the City of Fresno. He retired from the City of Fresno in 2010. He enjoyed his remaining 2 ½ years in Visalia with his wife and family.

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