Charlie Ortega Obituary
The world bids farewell to Charlie Ortega of Portales, New Mexico, departing on December 13, 2025 at the age of 68. Charlie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charlie Ortega to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Salomon Ortega and Molly Ortega; and his nephews, Eric Ornelas, Cruz Ontiveros and Kaleb Aguirre.
He is survived by: his wife Leticia; his children, June Montoya (Sammy) of Las Cruces, NM, Jeffrey Ortega of San Diego, CA, Christian Hernandez of Portales, NM and Daniel Hernandez (Claire) of Albuquerque, NM; his granddaughters, Samantha Guerrero (Daniel) of Las Cruces, NM, Sariya Montoya of Las Cruces, NM and Serenity Montoya of Las Cruces, NM; his great grandchildren, Luna Guerrero and Akira Gallagher of Las Cruces, NM; and his siblings, Carmen Ornelas (Rudy) of Portales, NM, Brenda Ortega of Portales, NM, Bobby Ortega (Irma) of Portales, NM and Ronnie Ortega of Colorado Springs, CO..
