Gabriel Ortega Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gabriel Ortega (Carlsbad, New Mexico), who passed away on November 29, 2019, at the age of 35, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Tomas "Pepo" Martinez and Gregoria Ortega; and his cousin Michael Martinez. He is survived by: his parents, Fred Ortega and Gloria Ortega; his daughters, Tristin Ortega and Brielle Ortega of Carlsbad, NM; his significant other Lisa Nava of Carlsbad, NM; his siblings, Freddy Ortega of Carlsbad, NM, Valarie and Patricia Ortega of Carlsbad, NM; his grandmother Elfida "Memo" Martinez of Carlsbad, NM; his aunts and uncles, Kathy Ortega (Raul) of Carlsbad, NM, Terrie Martinez of Carlsbad, NM, Norma Pompa (Phillip) of Carlsbad, NM, Tommy Martinez (Elva) of Carlsbad, NM, Eddie Martinez of Carlsbad, NM, Gilbert Ortega (Amelia) of Carlsbad, NM, Frankie Ortega of Bethany Oklahoma, OK, Eddie Ortega of Fort Worth, TX, Hilda Garcia of Carlsbad, NM, Gloria Navarette (Mike) of Carlsbad, NM, Olga Ortega of Las Cruces, NM and Else O. Massoth of Fort Worth, TX; his nieces and nephews, Ryan Meyer, James Moreno, Savannah Mauzey and Aubree Ortega Meek; and his godparents, T. J. Rubio and Rosemarie Gonzales. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends.