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Gilbert Ortega
August 6th, 1954 - September 14th, 2024
August 6th, 1954 - September 14th, 2024
Gilbert Ortega, of Tesuque, age 70, passed away September 14, 2024. Gilbert was born August 6, 1954, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to the late Charlie and Celine (Rivera) Ortega. He is also preceded in death by his son, Justin Ortega and brother-in-law, Shaun Murray. Gilbert ran his own plumbing business. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as Harley and Osito, his pups.
Gilbert is survived by his partner of over 30 years, Gloria Lujan; son, Diego Ortega; step-children, Felicia (Mike), Thomas (Alicia), and Laura (Charles) Lujan; siblings, Margaret Murray (Mike Lara) and Charline Speck (Bill); grandchildren, Isaiah (Daveigh), Daryn, Tommy, and Ryan; great grandchildren, Lucina and Reign; nieces and nephews, Amy (Lucas), Patty, Karli (Angelo); great nieces, Ella, Layla, Alondra, Arianah and many extended family members and friends.
A public gathering will be held October 10 from 11 am to 12 noon at Rivera Family Funeral Home, 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe. The Service will follow at 12 noon.
Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations has been entrusted with arrangements, riverafamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Susan Dyke, Tesuque
I'm Sorry for your Loss Diego. I hope u find peace and comfort knowing he Loved u and his family. 🙏.
Rick Padilla
To Gilbert's family please accept my sincere condolences on Gil's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Gil for a great many years and can honestly say I never saw him angry nor, ever heard a bad thing said about him!!! In this day and age, thnat cannot be said of many people! He will be missed by a great number of people and will be remembered fondly! May his soul rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him! God Bless!
Matt Cassidy
My condolences to the family, especially Gloria. Knew Gilbert for many years and always very respectful and will be sorely missed. God bless his family and that he Rest in peace. Matt Cassidy
Orlando Vieira
I got to know Gilbert while attending Harvey Junior High. Gilbert had a great soul, we recently lost another good friend, and Gilbert was at the services where we share good stories. I will miss my good friend and pass my sincere condolences to Gloria, his son, and the Ortega family.
Bertha Garcia
Very nice man. A hard worker and so pleasant. I knew Gilbert from our Insurance office and for years enjoyed his visits. God bless his family, praying for you and wishing you good memories.
Patti Gonzales
Gloria and family, I am so sad and sorry for the passing of your beloved Gilbert. May God help you through this very sad time.You two have been together so long and were like to peas in a pod. He was a wonderful man and he loved you dearly. God bless you Gloria and may Gilbert rest in peace. Love you my friend. Patti Gonzales
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