Ricky Ortiz

Ricardo (Ricky) Ortiz, of Yorktown, went home to be with our Lord and his heavenly family on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

Ricky was born October 27, 1963 in Lamesa, Tx to Jose Ortiz, Sr and Maria Garcia Ortiz. Ricky graduated Yorktown High School in 1983 and attended college for 2 years. After a brief stint offshore, he went to work where his heart always was, Ortiz Construction.

Ricky was a self-proclaimed bachelor until fate brought him the second love of his life Cheryl (first being the Dallas Cowboys). They were married December 27, 1997 and with the marriage came two children that Ricky made his own, April and Gary.

Ricky joined the Yorktown Fire Department in 1998 and proudly served the community of Yorktown for 26 years. The joy of Rickys life was his grandchildren, Chandler, Brayden, Brody, Lindsey, and Lincoln. He also loved his daily rounds visiting family and picking up his lottery tickets.  Ricky’s first true love was the Dallas Cowboys, win or lose, he bled blue.

Ricky is survived by his wife Cheryl Ortiz, children April (Casey) Shelton and Gary (Dorian) Self, grandchildren, Chandler Kainer, Brayden Self and Brody Self.  Brothers: Pete (Sylvia) Ortiz, Johnny Ortiz, Joe Jr. (Esmeralda) Ortiz, Michael Ortiz. Sisters: Alice (Rudy) Perez, Esther (Tony) Corpus, Irma Ortiz, Yolanda (Sean) Wollerman, and Amber Ortiz. Sister-in laws Robin (Herbert) Chandler and Diana Knight. Brother-in-law Keith Chandler.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins he dearly loved. 

Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, In-laws Bill and Barbara Chandler, sister Josie Nunez and brother-in-law Adam Nunez, Brother-in-law Jeff Chandler and sisters-in-law Sylvia Chandler and Sandra Chandler.

Visitation 9-10:30 am Thursday, March 6, 2025 with Rosary at 10:30 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 11 am Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment to follow at San Luis Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gary Self, Chandler Kainer, Brayden Self, Brody Self, Matthew Ortiz, Russell Ortiz, Jamie Chandler, Randy Corpus and Chris Perez.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Yorktown Fireman’s Association.

You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

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