Theodore "Teddy" Ortega

Theodore "Teddy" Ortega, 57, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Teddy was preceded by his parents Manuel and Marcelina Ortega.

Teddy is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Ortega; children: Teddy Ortega, Richard Ortega, Crystal Ortega (Juan Peña), Lorraine Ortega, Mariah Baca, Anna Ortega, Jessica Ortega; brothers: Ronnie Ortega, Alex Ortega, Angelo Ortega, Chris Caldwell; sisters: Virginia Anchondo, Paula Marguez; mother-in- law, Helen Salas; grandchildren: Maurice Way, Evangelina Quezada; a host of nieces and nephews; "Lisa B.", "Melissa H.", "Red S.", "Alexandra O.", Kiki "April S", "Desi O", "Dino O", "Joseph O.",  "Gearald O.", great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Teddy loved collecting random things. He also enjoyed cooking. One of his favorite phrases was "Were you in the boat when the boat tipped over?" with the answer being, " No silly I was in the wata".

Teddy's Life Celebration details are to be announced.

Pallbearers will be Jessica Ortega, Teddy Ortega, Crystal Ortega, and Richard Ortega.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Anna Ortega, Maurice Way, Chris Caldwell, Bryan Perchez, and Juan Peña.