Juan H. Ortiz

Juan H. Ortiz, 57, of Chimayo, NM, was reunited with his parents, brother and son on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Juan was preceded in death by son Juanito Martinez; his parents Herman and Loida Ortiz; big brother Timmy Ortiz and his Tia Esther Romero.

He is survived by his daughters Ashley Cervantes and Monalisa Garcia; sisters Celina (Sammy), Doris Vigil and Sandra Ortiz (Ricky); leaving one brother left, Lloyd Ortiz; a niece raised like a little sister, Jenna Ortiz (Manuel) and sister-in-law Sylvia Baca; grandchildren Amaya, Monique, Iliana and Andres Cervantes, Isaiah Ortiz, and Naa' Mari Garcia; nieces and nephews Brianah Gallegos, Alisha and Chris Baca, Michael, Andres and Matthew Vigil, Isaiah Ortiz and Elijah Valdez; a very special and close great-niece Daijah Martinez and Tio Gerson Romero;  a close and one of his best friends Mark Coriz; 15 great-nieces and nephews, and many other relatives.

Juan loved spending time with family and friends by having BBQ's, going camping attending car shows or just hanging out at home. He made many friends at his place{s) of employment from the State, the Labs, many from the RTD, to last place of employment from Rio Arriba County delivering food to the local elders. Many of his friends were made throughout the years at Ohkay Owingeh, The Santa Claran Casino and Buffalo Thunder Casino where his presence will be greatly missed.

A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at Valley Bible Baptist Church in Arroyo Seco, NM, followed by a burial at Los Llanitos Cemetery in Truchas, NM. 

Serving as Pallbearers are David Jason, Michael and Matthew Vigil, Mario, Duane and Jerry Trujillo, Isaiah Ortiz and Rupert Padilla. Honorary Pallbearers are Val, David Vigil Sr., and Joe Martinez.