Cecilio Ortega Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Cecilio Ortega of Roswell, New Mexico, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 28, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his son Rueben Ortega; and his parents, Susanna Ortega and Lonicio Ortega. He is survived by: his wife Jinnie Ortega; his sons, Andrew Ortega (Sonya Oropesa) of Roswell, Rick Ortega and Julian Ortega (Angela); his grandson Matthew Ortega; his great grandchild Nico Ortega; his siblings, Louis, Raymond, Jessie, Alice Ortega and Annie M. Ortega; his nephew James Peedy Ortega; his son Michael Ortega (Birgit); his grandchildren, Mikey and Chris; his great grandchildren, Juvian, Arralee, Jakobe, Jayce, Keaten and Phoenix; his grandchildren, Andrew II (Elena), Twyla and Starlarose; his great grandchildren, Ty Ty, Genivieve, Eli, Xzekiel, Hazel, Liam and Ara; his great great grandchild Niko White; his granddaughter Marina Ortega; his great grandchildren, Zaraphina, Zephareya and Winola; his grandchildren, Elena, Jakob and Larry Reynolds; his great grandchildren, Braelynn and Britton; his son Richardo Ortega of Roswell; his brothers-in-law, Tito Campos (Jane), Bill Steadman (Lisa) and Jose Hurtado; and his close friends, Jack Ross and Charlie.