With deep sorrow we announce that Frank Ortigoza, passed away on November 26, 2022, at the age of 83.  He was born March 11, 1939, in La Mesa, Mexico. The son of Catalina "Katy" Ramirez Ortigoza and Jesus Ortigoza Sr.  who preceded him in death.  His siblings are Vicky Klosterman of Bisbee, Arizona, Trini Lucero of Benson, Arizona, Jose Ortigoza of Riverside, California and Jesus Ortigoza Jr. of Salinas, California

Frank was greeted in heaven by his wife, Dolores Cota Ortigoza, and his sons, Michael Ortigoza and David Ortigoza.  He is survived by his two remaining children, Vanessa Ortigoza of Douglas and Frank Ortigoza Jr. (Portia) of San Diego, California, as well as 5 grand children and 6 great grandchildren.  In addition, several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A hardworking man who grew up in Elfrida, Pirtleville and Douglas.  At his grandfather's farm in Elfrida he labored in picking all the amenities that farmland could produce for the local communities.  He had many jobs when he lived in Douglas, including working for Nelson's Glass Company and the City of Douglas' Water Department.  He was known as a painter in Douglas, having vast experience in painting various businesses and residential settings for many years.

He loved life to the fullest; playing pool was among his many extra-curricular activities in his younger days. He was once known as one of Douglas's best pool players at the local B&P.  His hobbies included working on his 69 Dodge truck and fixing antique bicycles, among the many intricate things he did.

Later in life, he enjoyed visiting the local McDonald's and Burger King restaurants for a cup of coffee.  There, his pleasure was conversing with ole-time friends and locals to stay abreast of all the local news.  His children considered him "a memorabilia" of many families, friends, and locals he encountered in his life in Douglas. Old John Wayne and Clint Eastwood western movies were also his favorite as well as watching Cantinflas. A part of his routine on Sundays was going to church at Silver Creek where he enjoyed the fellowship.

Viewing will be held for Frank from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Brown Page Mortuary.

Funeral Services will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022 also at Brown Page Mortuary with Pastor Ken Kinsley of Silver Creek Church officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Frank Ortigoza, Jr., Gary Silva, Mike Valdez, Daniel Valdez, DeAndre Stinson, Shiela Ortigoza and Luis Morales.