Hector Ortiz

"I found that peace at the end of the day.-Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.-God wanted me now; He set me free!"

Mr. Hector Alonzo Ortiz, 77, entered the arms of his loving father in heaven on Sunday, January 31, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving, caring, and adoring wife and daughters.

Mr. Ortiz was the patriarch of a beautiful and loving family who to the day of his passing were with him at his side.-He married his wife of 56 years, Mrs. Eudelia S. Ortiz.-Together they had only four daughters.-He taught them several trades as they were growing up thus forming them to become well rounded women who could handle just about anything.-His daughters were his pride and joy, as well as his family who were always his highest priority.-A gentle man whose sense of humor could never be forgotten, he was always the first person to pack his bags and fly to Las Vegas, where he enjoyed traveling on occasion.--

Hector worked as a cement mason and later worked for Trans Texas in the oil industry from which he retired in 1996.-He was an avid fisherman and hunter.-A great man whom we respected and loved has gone to his heavenly reward and although we are left with a hole in our hearts, we know God has given him the rest from his illness and will mend our hearts with due time.-We love you daddy, rest in peace.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Santos Ortiz and Maria Ortiz, grandchild Christopher S. Arce, sister Ana Maria Mendoza, brothers Jose Santos Ortiz, Jr., Ernesto Ortiz, Carlos Ortiz and Juan A. Ortiz.

He is survived by his wife Eudelia S. Ortiz, daughters Mary (Bruce) Bender, Doris Arce, Sandra (Fernando) Ballesteros, Jr., Elia (Ronnie) Long, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, brothers Rogelio R. Ortiz, Raul Ortiz, Mario Ortiz, sisters Olga Ortiz, Elva Molina, Maria de la Paz Ambrose and numerous relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are: Benny Joe Cazares, Fernando Ballesteros III, Hector A. Ballesteros, Sergio A. Ballesteros, Jeremy B. Bender, Ryan S. Bender, Roger Arce and Matthew A. Arce.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Hector A. Ballesteros, Jr., Benny Joe Cazares, Jr. and Fernando Ballesteros, IV.

During his illness and up to the last days we cannot forget to give thanks to Dr. Arturo Guajardo and his staff, Pati Guzman of Superior Home Health and Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa and staff, for having given their time, talent and support to both Hector and our family during his illness.