René Andrés Ortega Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of René Andrés Ortega (Las Cruces, New Mexico). René, born on January 8, 1981, passed away on July 23, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember René for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. René’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He is survived by: his mother Alicia Sandoval-Reyes; his father-in-law Carlos Reyes; his father Horacio Ortega; his siblings, Diego Ortega (Laura) and Felicia Benson (Callum); his cousin Dean Alexander; and his friends, Mike Najera, Victor Hernandez, Raul Hernandez, Gilbert Tarin and David Butler. He is also survived by nephews; and many aunts, uncles, cousins.
