Paul Ortega Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul Ortega (Odessa, Texas), who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Ortega to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Paul's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesusita Banuelos Ortega and Pablo Balasquez Ortega; and his sisters, Lourdes Mata Tijerina, Hope Pisana and Lydia Espinosa Collette.
He is survived by: his wife Liza Mares; his children, Diana S. Mares and Julio Mares (Salem); his granddaughter Myla Suarez; his brother Jesse Baunelos Ortega; his nephew Luis Tijerina; and his pets, Torito and Joker.
