Jose Luis Ortiz

Jose Luis Ortiz

Jose (Joe) Luis Ortiz, age 62, passed away on December 30, 2021, in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Las Vegas, NV, on July 3,1959, to Marta and Pedro Ortiz. He is one of eleven children, all raised in Moapa Valley, NV.

Joe was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed traveling and exploring nature. Among his favorite places in nature were mountain ranges and shorelines.

Joe lived life to the fullest. After graduating from Moapa Valley High School, where he was a member of the 1977-1978 winning State Championship football team, he moved to Las Vegas, NV, and worked in the casino industry. He then moved to Utah and worked in the steel industry for several years. He moved back to Las Vegas and worked at Yolies Brazilian Restaurant as a chef.

He then was blessed to meet the love of his life Barbara Jean Lackey, and together they traveled and lived in many places, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, and in Rio Bravo,Tamaulipas, Mexico. Joe especially enjoyed working outdoors on farms and ranches before finally returning to Las Vegas to retire.

Joe is survived by siblings: Aurelio (Nora) Ortiz, Pedro Jr. (Maria) Ortiz, Ernesto Ortiz, and Jany Ortiz, all of Las Vegas, NV, David (Annette) Ortiz of Windsor, CO, Cenovio Ortiz and Paulita Ortiz, both of Logandale, NV, Maria (Dario) Ortega of Sandy Valley, NV, and Juanita Marcial of Overton, NV; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his life partner Barbara Jean Lackey; parents Marta and Pedro Ortiz, and his siblings: Esther Ortiz, Pancho Ortiz and Cruz Ortiz.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, a private service will be held. Flowers may be sent through The Front Porch (702) 397-8334 https://thefrontporchflowers.weddingday.pro/

The Mass will be streamed live on Facebook Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM. The family is grateful to all for the prayers and condolences received.

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