Joseph Burton Ortego's Obituary
Joseph Burton Ortego, age 79, of Branch, LA, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at his residence in Branch, LA.
He is survived by his wife; Georgia F. Ortego of Branch, LA.
Four Sons:
Neil Ortego & Rachel, Ville Platte, LA.
Glen Ortego & Vickie, Auburn, GA.
Gary Ortego & Mattie, Winder, GA.
Dana Ortego & Suzanne, Branch, LA.
Two Sisters:
Jane O'Connor, Ville Platte, LA.
Barbara Weiderman, Eunice, LA.
Three Brothers:
Nelwood Ortego, Pine Prarie, LA.
Harvey Ortego, Eunice, LA.
Jimmy Ortego, Eunice, LA.
11 Grand Children
8 Great-Grand Children
8 Step-Grandchildren
7 Step-Grandchildren
He is preceded in death by his:
Parents: Austin Ortego & Elizada Fontenot.
Brothers: Array & Roland Ortego.
Sister: Bonnie Bordelon.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 AM on Friday for a visitation until 1:30 PM. Funeral service will be at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 26, 2011. Burial to follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Eunice, LA. Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 121 S. 6th. Street of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.
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