Born on September 24th, 1946 in Springfield, IL, and entered into rest on March 17th, 2016 in Fremont, CA at the age of 69. Survived by his wife, Maria S. Ortega; son, Gerald "Jerry" Ortega, Jr. and his wife Theresa; his pride and joy, his grandson, Stellan William Ortega; brothers: Anthony Ortega, and Russell Ortega; and nieces and nephews.
Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Knights of Columbus Council #06288 of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He loved golfing and fishing, and was a die-hard Oakland Raiders fan.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, from 6-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St., Union City, CA 94587. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23rd, 11:30am at the church.
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10/01/2021
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
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10/01/2021
Julie E Farmer
Dear Aunt Maria and cousin Jerry Jr. I can't think of the right words. I'll always have fond memories of Uncle Jerry. Our family gatherings, mananitas parties, camping trips. Happy memories, all of them. My heart goes out to you and I'm thinking of you in this time. Much love,
Julie
10/01/2021
Russell Ortega
Oh My Brother Jerry is gone..I am so sorry for your loss and for your family's sadness..I have fond memories of great times we shared with our family ..especially at Olema and family BBQ's...I am stuck here in Utah and cannot be at your funeral which makes me even sadder...sending you love...Hoping you are at peace...So much love for Maria and Jerry Jr...you were a fine man with a big Heart...Farewell my brother...you will be sorely missed by me...your Family...and all who knew you...Your brother...Russ
10/01/2021
Norma Martinez
Dear Maria: May you find consolation in the thought that God is with you now during
these days of sorrow and He will be with you always. Jerry will always be remembered
with all the wonderful things that he did for the community and his love for you.His greatest love beside you?? His beloved grandson. I know that you will keep his memory alive.
You friend in Christ
Norma
10/01/2021
Salvador Amezquita
Jerry,.,Descanse en paz que Dios lo tenga en su reyno,.,.un buen amigo compan~ero con los caballeros de colon,.,activo servicial aqui en la iglesia OLR y fuera de la iglesia,.,todo el tiempo sonriendo,.jamas lo vi que se quejara,.,ase unos an~os murio su mama lo acompan~e tenia sus sentimientos pero se los guardaba muy respetuoso y igual que su esposa Maria muy Buenas y Bonitas personas,.,mi mas sentido pesame ala Familia,.,y mis Horaciones
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