ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: ORTIZ, JIMMY ALBERT 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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ORTIZ, JIMMY ALBERT 
April 16, 1952 - September 23, 2015

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Jimmy Albert Ortiz passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the age of 63 
in Covington, Louisiana after a valiant fight with cancer.

Beloved husband of 41 years to Debra Ann Kessler Ortiz, loving father of Amy 
Ortiz and Ryan Ortiz (wife Megan), son of the late Pitty Mirelez Ortiz and 
Pablo Ortiz, brother of Paul Ortiz (wife Sue), Dyan Lara, Barbara Villarreal 
(husband Fausto), Ida Rivera, and Nacha Davis (husband Scott).

Born April 16, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas, Jim resided in Natchitoches from 
1983-2007. He worked for 35 years as a manager in the pest control industry 
before retiring to Covington, LA in 2014. Jim served as president of the 
Louisiana Pest Management Association in 2003 in addition to being an active 
board member. He held various leadership positions at Christ the King Lutheran 
Church in Natchitoches which included president and elder. Known for his love 
of sports, he volunteered as a Dixie Youth baseball coach for many years. 
Jim will be especially remembered for his hard work and dedication to his 
church, family, and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service in Pinecrest 
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2280 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on 
Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Ortiz to be 
made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 305 Royal St., Natchitoches, LA 71457 
or to the American Cancer Society by way of mail to P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma 
City, OK.

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