Randall Ortega, age 56, of Wyoming, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard; brother, Rodney. Randy will be lovingly remembered by his mother: Annie Ortega; siblings: Roger and Pamela Ortega, Barbara and Neal Wiederhold, Richard and Mary Ortega, Ronald and Cara Ortega, Robert and Mary Ortega, Beverly and Larry Niewenhuis, Bernadette and David Hale, Brenda and Robert Potter, Anthony and Judy Ortega-Gutierrez, Betty and Devin Ortega-Furgeson, Russel Ortega, Bonnie and Ken Nivens, Ryan and Kendra Ortega, Raymond Ortega, Becky and Scott Helderop, Bridget Ortega, Beth and Steve Smith; uncle, Robert R. and Anita Ortega of Pueblo, Colorado; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Rev. John Vallier presiding. Military Honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. A vigil service will be held Friday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
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January 09, 2023 4:09pm
My sympathies to all of Randy's loved ones. I was a friend of his on the USS LaSalle. I have been trying to find him for years and when I saw his photo I knew it was Randy, and then realizing this is an obituary is very sad. Randy, who his friends on the ship called "Tag", was a serious goofball, in a good way. We had a lot of fun being goofballs together. It was harder to stay in touch in those days, so we lost touch after going our separate ways. I have no knowledge of why Randy got so sick at a fairly young age, but a lot of us Navy guys were exposed to environmental hazards without adequate protection or lax oversight. I just want his family to know that he had a lot of friends in the Navy and this one is disappointed that I didn't find him and reconnect while he was still with us.
Dave Stensaas
Marquette, Michigan
- David Stensaas
January 29, 2019 1:53pm
Nuestro mas sentido pesame para la familia Ortega. Los acompanamos en su dolor y les deseamos mucha paz y union espiritual.
- Familia Cubero-Matos
January 25, 2019 5:17pm
You will be missed Randy. RIH my friend
- Kristy Ryan
January 25, 2019 3:23pm
My sincerist condolences to the Ortega at the loss of Randall, their loved one. I especially remember Annie, Bernadette and Betty at this time and just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless your entire family as you celebrate Randall's life and mourn his loss.
- Marilyn Blake
January 24, 2019 7:45am
Though and pray for the Family.Randy came to visit us in August. So happy to have seen him. Love uncle Robert and auntie Anita Ortega. Pueblo Colorado.
- Robert and Anita Ortega
January 24, 2019 6:07am
MANY memories growing up including Russ and Randy ! I am so sorry to have him gone so young . Our sympathies to the entire family, our prayers for your peace to get through this difficult time.
- Tom and Sue VanderMeulen
- Tom and Sue VanderMeulen
January 23, 2019 7:34am
RIP brother. We grew up together from grade school, to graduation. You will be missed. Condolences to the Ortega family.
- Bill Schroeder
January 23, 2019 6:41am
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time of grieving. Randy touched many lives as well as mine. Rest in God's hands my friend.
- Joey Rodriguez
January 23, 2019 4:25am
My sincerest condolences to the Ortega family .......you will be missed by many Randy........Go Vikings!!!!!
- Stan Cavasos
January 22, 2019 9:32pm
My most sincerest condolences to All of the Ortega family during this sad time. I remember Randy from school and from FB as friends, and will always remember him as a kind and beautiful person. He's going to be greatly missed. I'm blessed to have known him. RIP Randy till we all meet again 👼
- Christina Seadorf (Tolar)
January 22, 2019 9:11pm
Rest in peace Randy. You left us all way to soon! Prayers for you, and all the Ortega family....
- Kathy Koza
January 22, 2019 6:06pm
Randy, you left us too soon. We were just getting so close on Facebook. I love you my cousin and I’m going to miss you so much. Go rest high!!!
- Gina Rendon
January 22, 2019 4:02pm
So sorry to hear about Randy's passing so many memories from high school. Prayers to all of you.
- Nancy McCarty (Bloye)
January 22, 2019 3:20pm
Prayers are with you all at this time.
- Joan (Flowers) Young
January 22, 2019 2:10pm
I love you Randy! I can’t believe you are gone my heart is broken for the friendship lost too soon. I will never forget you and all the times you and I talked and you always gave me advice weather I wanted it or not lol. I will always be grateful for your friendship and for your shoulder to cry on on even if it was by phone or Facebook when my Mom passed thank you my friend and may you RIP. I will always love you
- Laura (Drake) Miller
January 22, 2019 2:00pm
I am a grad of Godwin High, 1982 went to school with randy and Russel, knew him well. sorry to hear.
- Craig Clugston
January 22, 2019 1:11pm
My condolences to the Ortega Family.
I share many laughs and memories with Randy & Russ. May you rest in peace Randy. ❤
- Amalie England
