Jaure (Jerry) Alfonso Ortiz entered this world on May 14, 1940, and he went home to his Father in Heaven on June 19, 2023. To meet him there, with a warm embrace his wife Eloisa Ramona Ortiz, daughter Grace Eloise Ortiz Cruzen, and parents Joe Angel Ortiz and Jova (Jay) Jaure
Jaure was born in Galveston, Texas to Joe Angel Ortiz and Java (Jay) Jaure. He was a lifelong resident of Alvin, Texas. Jaure was married to his beloved wife for 55 years, and they made their home in Alvin and raised their daughters.
Those left to treasure an abundance of memories include his siblings: Gael Ray Ortiz, of Austin, Tx, Barbara Jean Chishko (Andrew) of Oklahoma City, OK, Barbara Jo Mc Coy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, daughters: Patricia Ortiz and Kathryn Ortiz of Alvin, Son in Law John Cruzen, grandchildren: Edwina Ortiz, Erica Montalvo, Joel Montalvo, Jonathan Cruzen, Aaron Cruzen. great Grandchildren: Joshua Soto, Jocelyn Soto, Kaleb Soto, Antonyo Liguez, Scarlett Liguez, Arianna Montalvo, Addie Montalvo, and Nathaniel Montalvo and numerous other family members and friends.
Honorary pallbearers are: John Cruzen, Jonathan Cruzen, Aaron Cruzen, Joshua Soto, Kaleb Soto, and Antonyo Liguez
In life, we receive many treasures, and one of those was Jaure. He blessed us with his loving kindness and we will forever see his smile and hear his laughter in in our minds.
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