Alfred S. Ortegon Obituary (1924 - 2003)

Alfred Sanchez Ortegon OGDEN - Alfred Ortegon, 78, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City. Alfred's wife of 50 years, Juanita Teresa Tafoya Ortegon preceded him in death on March 4, 2002 and his eldest son, Alfred Joseph Ortegon who passed in 1981. They all share eternal life together. He was born October 31, 1924 in Menard, Texas where he grew up. In Alfred's time on earth he did many great things, he joined the Army and served his country in Europe with his twin brother, Raymond Sanchez Ortegon and became a World War II veteran. After the war Alfred met his wife and began his family. Alfred worked as a sheep sheerer and eventually began working for the OUR&D and Union Pacific Railroads where he retired. He kept the sheering tradition going with his sons and grandsons. He was very proud of and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching them in various sporting and community activities. He was a loyal fan of Weber State football. Surviving are one daughter and two sons, Cindy (Tom) Gates of Farr West; Mario (Jill) Ortegon of North Ogden; and Mark (Lacy) Ortegon of North Ogden; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers and three sisters, Raymond Ortegon, Arnold Ortegon, Joe Ortegon, Sally Browning, Elizabeth Nassour and Vera Gonzalez. Dad will be dearly missed. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 February 13, 2003 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSt. Mary's Catholic Church 2740 Pennsylvania Ave. Ogden, UT 84401 February 14, 2003 10:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 February 14, 2003