Dionicio B. Ortiz, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Dionicio was born in Silver City, NM on September 29, 1930.

Dionicio is survived by his wife, Antonia L. Ortiz, son Eddie (Yvonne) Ortiz, and daughters Rosemary (Neil) Gergen, Norma Ortiz and Bernadette (Carla) Ortiz. He is also survived by his grandchildren Christopher (Rae-Ann) Gergen and Brandi (Kevin) Daniel and five great-grandchildren, Kelsey Ann and Jacob Gergen, Reese, Jett and Emmie Anne Daniel and his brother Arnold (Mary) Ortiz.

Dionicio's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 9:30 am at Queen of Heaven Church located at 5311 Phoenix Ave NE, 87110. Mass will be held at 10:00 am also at Queen of Heaven Church. He will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date.