Dad, I cannot believe it’s been 3-years since the Good Lord called for you. Arlene and your granddaughters miss you so much. I miss our daily conversations and your famous one-liners. Dad I know you’re watching over us…. I love & miss you very much. Love, Alex Jr.

3 years gone today Dad. Your youngest Grandbaby Alice and I will be thinking of you as always and say a Prayer today too.
We Love you and Miss you

Mr Ortiz,

We have missed you so much. As we miss you we know the wonder life we are living could not be possible without you looking over us. Although today hurts in our hearts, it also reminds us to love, forgive, and live life to its fullest. We love you.

Arlene

Happy 80th Birthday Dad. You are very much missed by Arlene, your granddaughters, and me. I hope you enjoyed your special day with the Big Dodger in the sky. We will always continue to celebrate your birthday. We love & miss you dad.

Happy 80th Birthday Dad!
Alice and I sang Happy Birthday to you this morning. We Love you and Miss you.

Dad, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. I miss you so much. Arlene, the girls and I talk about you all and how you always made us laugh. Happy 2nd Heavenly Birthday. God needed you with him. Fight On. I love you dad.

2 years have passed Dad. I think of you everyday. I miss you and love you.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Mr Ortiz. We miss you lots. Fight On!

Happy Birthday Dad ! I think about and miss you everyday. We Love you . Happy 79th

Dad, wishing you a Happy Birthday. You would have been 79 years old today. I wish I could call you or stop by to say Happy Birthday. I miss you, dad. I have the memories of the girls, Arlene and I sharing many of your birthdays. This weekend USC plays UA and we will be there, to salute both USC and UA. I love you dad. #FightOn #Beardown

Dad, it has been just passed one year since you were taken from us. You had just passed right before I became a Deputy Sheriff again. My badge and duty weapon are here in your honor. I know you would be happy and proud. I Love you and Miss you everyday 

Dad, Today is your 78th. I Love you and Miss you everyday. Happy Birthday!

Dad,

Happy 78th Birthday!!! I wish I could call you to wish you a happy birthday and to hear your voice. I know your dancing up in heaven celebrating your birthday with everyone.

I have so many special memories of celebrating your birthday, though for me it’s not enough.

I love and miss you soooooo much dad.

Again, Happy Birthday Dad.

Happy Birthday Mr Ortiz (Papa Alex). We miss you SO much. Have lots of ice cream on your special day.

My prayers for the Ortiz family

As a tribute to your father, I will address him as Mr. Ortiz. My reason is because this is how he address my grandparents, “ hello Mr. and Mrs. Vasquez.” It was his trademark as a sign of respect.
The first time I could ever remember seeing your dad was when we went Sears, The main store off of Soto.
And another significant moment, Was in 1977 my freshman year at Damien high school. Most of us know that he has a special place in his heart for Cantrell. When Mr. Ortiz found out I was just telling the school he was quick to tell me about a friend from his Cantwell days that is the head football coach at my high school. And when I told him that I had two classes that freshman year, he said to me that he was going to write a letter and asked to drop it off. Which I did, and from then on he would tell me that he either went to the football games we got together what is old friend. I was glad to have been your father Instagram back in 77. LOL
His passion for his family his sport and his school was was never in doubt. At times I often tested the waters. When he says Dodgers I said Cubs. When he said USC I said Alabama. I would either get a quick wit response or that look to let me know that he thinks I’m crazy. Or sometimes both
The fondest memory I’ll keep with me is our road trip to Tucson in 2016.
Your dad loves you and supports you and encourages you to be The best person that you can be. Your dad is proud of his family.
May Mr. Ortiz Rest In Peace

"Alex Ortiz Sr." Father, Grandpa, Brother was a man of faith who loved his God. An honest hardworking man who loved his family always very proud and shined with pride when he spoke of you.

Alex a devoted "friend" always willing to extend a personal note of concern and encouragement. He made you feel "special". Greeted you with a big smile, with an extended hand and would ask "How are you doing brother?"

Between his beloved "USC" football team, the "L.A. Dodgers" and the "Los Angeles Police Department", I'm hard-pressed to say which organization comes in first.

You made an impression and will be missed. A lot of laughter and gallons of cold beer was shared. So "Alex" having gone EOW a lot of your old partners look forward to seeing you at our next roll call gathering "Brother"......"KMA367"

I always enjoyed seeing Butch! It seemed inevitable that we would run into each other at an SC game whether he was there as a fan or he was on the job! I remember how happy it would make both my mom and dad when he would stop by for a visit. My deepest condolences go out to my cousins. His Mini-Me’s! He will be missed!

My best friend, my mentor, my dad. Dad I will miss everything about you, I will miss not being able to call you everyday, asking for advise and guidance, or just talking about the girls, Arlene, work, the Dodgers, USC and all the madness in the world. I will especially miss your one liners, your famous stories and you and me hitting the road for a Dodger game or a road trip to Tucson. But most of all I will miss not being able to hug you, kiss you on your cheek and telling you I love you...... Dad I am proud of being your carbon copy, proud of being your namesake, proud of being your son. I love you...‍♂️