IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Ignacio "Abuelito Nacho"

Ignacio "Abuelito Nacho" Ortiz Profile Photo

Ortiz

Feb 1, 1947 — Sep 12, 2025

Obituary

Ignacio "Nacho" Ortiz, 78, entered into rest on September 12, 2025, in Bellingham, WA. Nacho was born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico on February 1, 1947, but resided in Del Rio, Texas for the majority of his life. He was a dedicated Farm Worker most of his life where he migrated for several decades alongside his wife and children from the state of Texas to the state of Washington, season after season. Although Texas is home, Washington will always be a big part of his life journey. Nacho was best known for his strong character, hard work ethic, and love he showed the people around him. Nacho was a family man, a man of few words but had the biggest heart and was always there for his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents; Concepcion and Gregoria Ortiz, his son; Angel Ortiz, Siblings; Concepcion, Juan, Trinidad, Minerva, Manuel, Josefina, and Guillermo, as well as many cherished extended family members. He is survived by his wife; Sylvia Ortiz, his children Robert, Reynaldo (Chayo), Sylvia (Jose), Anilou (Pedro), Juan (Nereyda), Sonia (Mainor), Orlando, Concepcion (Chila), Maribel (Carlos), Jesus (Mariska), and Christina (Javier), daughter in law; Monica Ortiz, and siblings; Concha, Maria, Elodia, and Lucia. Also survived and loved dearly by 49 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and many extended family members.

Viewing in Del Rio will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 N. Bedell Ave, Del Rio, Texas.

Chapel service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 N. Bedell Ave, Del Rio, Texas

Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 5144 Hwy 90 East, Del Rio, Texas

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Ignacio "Nacho" Ortiz, de 78 años, falleció el 12 de septiembre de 2025 en Bellingham, Washington. Nacho nació en Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, México, el 1 de febrero de 1947, pero vivió en Del Río, Texas la mayor parte de su vida.Temporada tras temporada viajó por varias décadas junto con su esposa e hijos del estado de Texas al estado de Washington, donde se dedicó a trabajar en campo durante gran parte de su vida. Y aunque Texas fue su hogar permanente, Washington siempre será una parte importante de su vida. Nacho era conocido por su carácter fuerte, su ética de trabajo y el amor que demostraba a quienes lo rodeaban. Nacho era un hombre de familia, de pocas palabras, pero con un gran corazón y siempre estaba ahí para su familia y amistades.

Ahora descansa en paz a lado de sus padres; Concepción y Gregoria Ortiz, su hijo; Ángel Ortiz; sus hermanos; Concepción, Juan, Trinidad, Minerva, Manuel, Josefina y Guillermo, así como muchos otros seres queridos. Le sobreviven su esposa; Sylvia Ortiz, sus hijos; Robert, Reynaldo (Chayo), Sylvia (José), Anilou (Pedro), Juan (Nereyda), Sonia (Mainor), Orlando, Concepción (Chila), Maribel (Carlos), Jesús (Mariska) y Christina (Javier); nuera; Monica Ortiz y sus hermanas, Concha, María, Elodia y Lucía. También le sobreviven y lo aman profundamente sus 49 nietos, 48 ​​bisnietos y familiares.

Acompáñenos al velorio en Del Río el martes 23 de septiembre de 4-8pm en la funeraria de Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 N. Bedell Ave.

El servicio de capilla con bendición será el miércoles 24 de septiembre a las 10am en la funeraria de Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 N. Bedell Ave.

El entierro será después del servicio en el cementerio de Sunset Memorial Oaks, 5144 Hwy 90 East, Del Rio, Texas.

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Funeral Services

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September
23

Tuesday

Sunset Memorial Oaks Del Rio

2020 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Chapel Service

September
24

Wednesday

Sunset Memorial Oaks Del Rio

2020 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840

Starts at 10:00 am

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