Jesus G. Ortega 86, died on Sunday February 4, 2024, at The Ranch in Garden City. He was born on January 28th, 1938 in San Miguel de la Herradura, Zacatecas, Mexico. Jesus is the son of Andres Ortega and Francisca Garcia. His siblings are Maria Hortencia Castillo, Felipe Ortega Garcia, Maria Natalia Ortega de Amaya, and Esperanza Ortega.
Jesus in his early years worked in Martinos, Restaurant in Juarez, Mexico. On May 20th of 1967, Jesus Garcia Ortega married Carolina Hinojos Vaca in Juarez Mexico. Together their family consists of three sons Fernando Fajardo, Oscar and Ginger Ortega, Octavio and Shannon Ortega. Jesus had 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 expecting great grandchildren. Together Jesus and his family moved to Aurora, Illinois in 1969. While in Aurora alongside his wife, Jesus worked at Georgia Pacific for 9 years. In 1977 they moved to Garden City, KS where he worked at Jayhawk Rendering, later known as National by product, until retirement. He spent his days with his wife and children traveling. Later on in life he spent many days with his grandchildren. He spent his time sharing his favorite things like dancing, rodeos, working on cars and participating in parades. What Jesus loved to do the most and took pride in was spending time with his beloved family and cherishing time with his grandkids and great grandkids.
Jesus is preceded in death by his wife Carolina Hinojos Ortega, parents Andres Ortega and Francisca Garcia, Sisters: Alejandrina Ortega de Gurrola, and Maria Santos Ortega Moreno.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, also at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.