Terry Ortego Obituary
We bid farewell to Terry Ortego of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 31, 2024 at the age of 92. Terry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruthie Margaret Griffin and William Athanas Ortego. He is survived by: his wife Wanda June Dossmann Ortego; his sons, David Ortego, Doug Ortego (Angie) and Scott Ortego (Diana); his grandchildren, Jeremy Ortego (Tiffany), Kayla Ortego Gray (Brian), Megan Ortego Vincent (Zach), David Ortego, Aaron Ortego (Michelle), Alexa Ortego Daigle (Kyle), Hadley Hantz and Hallie Hantz Sturdavant (Cody); and his great grandchildren, Madison Ortego Middleton (Noah), Jacob Ortego, Joey Ortego, Jonah Ortego, Jordan Ortego, McKensie Ortego, Bryleigh Gray (Daxton Cormier), Connor Gray, Camden Gray, Baylor Vincent, Gray Vincent, Harlow Vincent, Kiersten Ortego, Drayton Ortego, Blakesly Daigle and Kingslen Daigle.
Viewing was held on Sunday, January 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Johnson Funeral Home - Moss Bluff (2171 US-171, Lake Charles, LA 70611). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Griffin Hills Cemetery.
In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and the Alzheimer's Association.
