Ubaldo Ortiz Garcia Obituary (1945 - 2022)

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Ubaldo Ortiz Garcia(Apa to his kids, Tata to his grandchildren). Ubaldo passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at UCSD Medical Center at La Jolla surrounded by his beloved wife, children and family.Ubaldo was born in Los Remedios Durango, Mexico on May 16, 1945 to Delfino Ortiz and Martha Garcia Ortiz. He came to the United States when he was 17 years old and settled in Calipatria.He met and married the love of his life, Simona Rodriguez on April 22, 1966 and had five children. Ubaldo and Simona had recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Ubaldo was a loving husband, father, grandfather and recently became a great grandfather. He was a hard working, loyal, generous, caring person who always put family first. He was well known for being friendly and a man of integrity. He so enjoyed gatherings and cookouts with his family.Ubaldo leaves behind hisLoving wife, Simona, Beloved children Victor Ortiz, Martha Espana, Griselda Widmann and Junior Ortiz.He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Justin, Lorena, Mario Jr., Simon, Matthew, Juanita, Alyssa, Catelyn, Makayla, Jaydin and Janelle.Along with his great grandchild Adrian and furry pet Bobi.He will be remembered by hisSons-in-law Rodney Widmann and Robert EspanaDaughters-in-law Christine Ortiz, Angelita Ortiz and Vanessa Walls.He also leaves behind his Brothers Juan Ortiz, Jose E. Ortiz, Gavino Ortiz, Delfino Ortiz Sisters Maria Ramirez, Josefina Ortiz, Esperanza Guzmannumerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his Oldest beloved son, Mario OrtizBeloved parents Delfino and Martha Ortiz.Services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Sacred Heart Church in Brawley, CA with a rosary at 9 a.m followed by mass at 10 a.m. Burial will immediately follow the mass at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, CA.