Robert Ortiz

Obituary for Robert Bibanco Ortiz A rosary will be recited for Robert Bibanco Ortiz, 66, of Roswell at 7 pm Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated for Robert at 10 am. Friday, September 5, 2008 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Juan Montoya O.F.M. officiating. Viewing will be held Wednesday September 3, 2008 from 8 am to 5 pm., and Thursday 8 am., following rosary. Robert was born March 20, 1942 to Abraham V. Ortiz and Esperanza Bibanco in Alamogordo, NM. He and Maria Guerrero were married July 17, 1969 in El Paso, Texas, she survives him in the family home. Robert worked at TMC/ Nova Bus for 26 years. He was a member and President of the International Association of Machinist Local Lodge 2577. He loved his family, enjoyed deer hunting, camping, cookouts, dancing and listening to music. His greatest joy were his grandchildren especially his great-grandaughter. He was always ready to help those less fortunate than him and would speak up for them. Robert loved and lived life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and his family. In addition to his wife, Maria, Robert is survived by his daughter Daria Gabaldon and her husband Raymond of Roswell, two grandsons; Ramon Jr. Gabaldon and Jose Luis Gabaldon, a granddaughter; Amanda Padilla and her husband Nick, one great-grandaughter; Nicolette Padilla of Roswell, his mother; Esperanza Ortiz of Roswell, four brothers; Frank Ortiz and wife Gloria, from Arizona, Ignacio Ortiz and wife Peggy from Roswell, Eustacio Ortiz and wife Juana of Roswell, Abraham Jr. Ortiz and wife Jeannie, from Glen Bernie, MA., four sisters; Toni Rodriguez and husband Manuel, from Alamogordo, Connie Silva and her husband Danny from Bakersfield, CA., Paula Ortiz and Josie Chavez of Roswell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his father Abraham Ortiz, two brothers; Gregorio and Jose Ortiz. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but to all who have loved his Appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robert Ortiz

March 20, 1942 - August 29, 2008