Andres (Andre) Amias Ortega was born August 10, 2015, in Safford, Arizona and received his wings on March 13, 2024. He was a happy, active, overachieving and very unique child. He was reserved, determined and motivated to achieve anything he set his mind to, always knowing the sky was his limit. Andres could light up any heart, life, home, classroom, car show, and football field that he entered. He was kind, caring and loving to all. Andres attended Metcalf Elementary school where he was a straight A student.
He is also the 3rd oldest of four brothers. Andres was determined to accomplish any and everything he set out to do with motivation and passion. He had many talents and accomplishments; including being a running back, jr. search and rescue, participating in car shows, being a member of a worldwide car club, Dukes Silver City Chapter, where he’s won over 16 trophies. His greatest accomplishment was winning 2nd place at the Albuquerque super show and made Best of show, and Lowrider magazine just at the age of 3. By the age of 8 Andres’ life goal was to play in the NFL and build low riders. Andres’s passing leaves an enormous hole in anyone’s life he has touched, and he will be greatly missed every single day.
Andres is survived by: his mother and father, Donna and Steven Ortega; Brothers, Christopher, Manuel and Santo Ortega; Grandparents, Sonya Ortega and Virgil Mena, Carlos (Beverly) Cruz, Michael (Rachel) Calderon; Great Grandma, Cecilia Cruz; Aunts, Shelby Apodaca, Izabella Cruz, Donna (Perry) Licano, MaryAnn (Daniel) Bonilla; Uncle, Christopher Gonzalez, Damian (Savannah) Mena, Isaac Mena, Patrick Mena, Orlando (Chi) Ortega; God Parents, Brianne and Levi Mortensen, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives.
Andres was predeceased by: Grandparents; Frances Verdugo, Betty and Frank Verdugo, Manuel and Lydia Ortega; Uncle, Louie Ortega.
A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be conducted Saturday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clifton. Committal will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A rosary and prayers will be offered Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., also at the church.
Online condolences may be offered at www.viningfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Vining Funeral Home.
