Ruben

Ortiz

Ruben Ortiz, 63 entered eternal rest peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 17, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. He was a devoted father and grandfather, cherished friend, and a man whose love for life touched everyone he encountered.

He was born on August 4, 1960, to Ramon Ortiz and Lydia Castro in Harlingen, Texas.

He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy and Houston Astros fan. He enjoyed his daily 2-mile walks, connecting with neighbors along the way. In his younger days, he enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and softball. He was employed for 24 years at Hicks Oil & Butane Co. in Harlingen, Texas.

Ruben is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Ortiz and Lydia Castro; and his sister, Yolanda O. Garza.

Left behind to cherish his loving memory are his 3 daughters, Amanda Marie Ortiz (Antonio Vargas), Jessica Marie Ortiz, and Casandra Marie Garcia (Aaron Garcia); a nephew whom he raised as a son, Tony Ortiz; 3 granddaughters, Devanee Rain Loredo, Hailey Marie Romero and Avery Giselle Garcia and his favorite grandson Aaron Robert Garcia Jr.; Siblings, Raymond Ortiz Jr. (Anita), Mary Lou Perez (Joe) and Rosie Fernandez (Robert); numerous nieces, nephews, primos and primas.

Visitation will be Monday, January 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass of Christian burial is scheduled to be held on Tuesday January 23, 2024, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m.

Interment will follow at Ashland Cemetery in Harlingen, Texas.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Antonio Vargas, Aaron Garcia, Tony Ortiz, Ray Ortiz III, Joe Perez Jr., and Juan Ortiz.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550.