Rodney Ortiz

Rodney Ortiz, 46, of Eagle Lake, died April 1, 2017, in Houston. Rodney was born on June 1, 1970, in Friona, TX, to Antionio and Olivia Horta Ortiz. Rodney graduated Friona High School class of 1988. He then went on to become a welder. Rodney was preceded in death by his father Antonio Gonzales Oritz and mother Olivia Horta- Ortiz as well as a stepson, Ricky Alvarez. Survivors include his wife Ruby Estrada; son Paul Anthony Ortiz Sr. and wife Bianca Ynacia Valdez of Corpus Christie, Texas; grandchildren Paul Anthony Ortiz Jr. and Ricky Louis Ortiz; stepchildren Becky Alvarez and Steven Saenz; brother Paul A. Ortiz and Norma of Clovis, New Mexico, Joe Ortiz and Connie of Boling, Randy Ortiz and Patricia of San Antonio; Missy Ortiz of Friona, Texas, Elpidio Gonzalez and Dinora of Friona; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 5-9 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7, at Wharton Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Rite of Christian Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers are Jeremy Ortiz, R.J. Sanchez, David Horta, David Ramirez, Robby Sanchez and Dustin Ortiz. Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www. whartonfuneralhome.com.