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John Ortiz

June 29, 1940 December 8, 2024
John Ortiz
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Obituary for John Ortiz

John Ortiz, age 84 passed away on December 8, 2024. He was born in Sugarland Texas on June 29, 1940 and then moved to Vacaville California at a young age, where he lived for the rest of his life. He played on the Vacaville’s first Little League in 1952 and he later coached his son’s Little League and Babe Ruth teams. He graduated the valedictorian from Vacaville High School in 1958, where he excelled in baseball and track and was involved in the ROTC. He attended UC Davis and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary’s College. He worked at Basic American Foods in Vacaville for 29 1/2 years. 


He married Barbara Ortiz (Borges) in 1962. They built a family and a house in the country, which is still the family house to this day. John was an avid San Francisco Giants fan, an active member of St. Mary’s Parish, serving as a weekly usher until his death. He is a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight. He is survived by his wife Barbara and son John Andrew both of Vacaville, daughters Anna and Elizabeth of Long Beach, sister Annie Dykes of Vacaville, brother Robert Mesta of Scottsdale, AZ and grandson John Jacob of Vacaville. He is preceded in death by his daughter Catherine and sister Caroline.

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Visitation

Tuesday

17

Dec

5:00 PM 12/17/2024 5:00:00 PM - 8:00 PM 12/17/2024 8:00:00 PM
McCune Garden Chapel

212 Main St.
Vacaville, CA 95688

McCune Garden Chapel
212 Main St. Vacaville 95688 CA
United States

Service

Wednesday

18

Dec

10:00 AM 12/18/2024 10:00:00 AM - 11:00 AM 12/18/2024 11:00:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church

350 Stinson Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688

St. Mary's Catholic Church
350 Stinson Ave. Vacaville 95688 CA
United States

Graveside

Thursday

19

Dec

10:00 AM 12/19/2024 10:00:00 AM - 11:00 AM 12/19/2024 11:00:00 AM
Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery

522 Elmira Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687

Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery
522 Elmira Rd. Vacaville 95687 CA
United States

Cemetery Details

Location

Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery Final Resting Place

522 Elmira Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95687

522 Elmira Rd. Vacaville 95687 CA
United States
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