Brandyn Matthew Ortega, 21, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. Brandyn was preceded in death by his great-great-grandmother, Nanine Jennings; great-grandfather, Keith Bingham; and grandparents, Sylvia and Adonias Ortega and Patricia Kettering. Brandyn worked for many years in his family’s business and was actively beginning his own landscaping business. He loved working with people and volunteering at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. Brandyn loved being the oldest brother. Mr. Ortega is survived by his parents, Andrew D. and Heather N. Ortega; siblings, Taylor Rose, Savannah Nachelle, Isaac Adonias, and Joshua Eugene Ortega; grandparents, Ed and Barba Kettering and Erma Rae Bingham. Services are pending at this time and will be announced as soon as they become available. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested any family and friends donate to the Los Alamos county Animal Shelter. The family of Brandyn Matthew Ortega has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.