Manuel C. Ortiz

April 17, 1939 - May 9, 2022

Manuel C. Ortiz, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Texas Vista Medical Center, located in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on April 17, 1939 in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico. Preceding him in death were his parents, Eusebia and Pedro Ortiz; granddaughter, Valeria Ortiz; great grandson, Emilio Manuel Ruiz; Manuel is also preceded in death by 5 siblings. Family members left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 56 years, Cruz M. Ortiz of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico; children: Alma Ortiz of Del Rio, Arturo Ortiz of Del Rio, Janie Ortiz of Del Rio, Manuel Ortiz Jr. of Plano, TX, Lulu Alaniz of Plano, TX, Pedro Ortiz of Del Rio, and Marie Ortiz of Plano, TX; grandchildren: Melissa, Elizabeth, Brenda, Tony, Amanda, Ruben, Victoria, Jeanette, Almita, Marcela, Mercedes, Julio, Ariana, Adrian, Makayla, Natalia, Emily, and Kim; Manuel is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel of Faith. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Cremation will follow.