Efren Edward Ortez

Efren Edward Ortez, age of 45, passed away surrounded by his beloved family and friends on Wednesday October 9th, 2019. He was born on September 29th, 1974 in Selma, CA. to Frank and Anita Ortez. Efren was a graduate of Merced High School. He was well known in the community of Merced, where he touched many lives with his big heart, friendship and humor. Efren loved his children, Christian and Jillian and his wife , Sandra. He loved to spend time with them, such as eating at restaurants. Besides spending time with his family, Efren loved to socialize. Efren was the guy who could brighten up your day with his funny sayings and humor. Efren was also a sports fanatic, a 49ers fan and loved to watch football games with family and friends. Efren also enjoyed the outdoors such as camping and barbeques

Efren was preceded in death by his mother Anita Ortez. He is survived by his wife Sandra Franco Ortez, his beloved children Christain and Jillian Ortez, father Frank Ortez, stepmother, Linda Ortez, siblings, Frank, Peter and Aaron Ortez and by the rest of the Ortez and Franco family.

A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 from 6-7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 671 E. Yosemite Ave. Merced, CA.

The funeral mass for Efren will be held the following day, Thursday October 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Efren's life at St. Patrick's hall from 1-9 p.m.





Visitation
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
671 E. Yosemite Ave
Merced, California 95340
Visitation and Rosary

Funeral Service
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Thursday, October 24, 2019
10:00 AM
671 E. Yosemite Ave
Merced, California 95340

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