Hector Abel Ortiz, age 85, of Miramar, Florida, passed away April 16, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1939 to the late Guillermo Ortiz and Julia Cuebas.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Guillermo Ortiz and several close family members who were like siblings to him.
Hector is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carmen Iris Ortiz; children: Hector Kenneth Ortiz, Cynthia Ortiz-Correa and her husband, Alfonso Correa and Andres Ortiz and his wife, Kelly Smith; grandchildren: Adriana Correa, Javier Correa, Isabel Ortiz and Madelyn Ortiz; brothers: Ivan Ortiz and David Ortiz and his wife, Maria Romani and sister, Elba Ortiz and her husband, Javier Mercado.
Visitation to be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 701 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026. For those unable to attend, his family has arranged for the Mass to be livestreamed at youtube.com/stmaxcc
Graveside Service at 2:00 PM until 2:30 PM at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 N. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449, with Military Honors to be rendered by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
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Ramona Rodriguez Ortiz
April 18, 2025, 8:41 pm
Mi más sincero y sentido pésame.
Pido a Dios les de consuelo y fortaleza a todos.
Que descanse en la paz del Señor nuestro amado primo.
Choli
Daisy Piza-Salgado
April 18, 2025, 8:55 pm
So deeply sorry. He is so well remembered fondly. I will be there with Kelly and Danny. May he rest in peace. He leaves a beautiful legacy.
william cuebas
April 18, 2025, 9:31 pm
Héctor Ortiz Cuebas será siempre recordado por nuestra familia. . Nuestras oraciones estarán siempre con él para que Dios lo acoja en su seno. Nuestra solidaridad con Iris , hijos y demás familiares. DEP
Julie Ortiz Ayala
April 18, 2025, 10:18 pm
My deepest condolences to all of you at this most difficult time. Tio Abel was a most kind, loving man. I know that he enjoyed family gatherings, being around everyone, and traveling around the world. I will miss him dearly and the world will be different without him :-(. Sending you all loving comfort and prayers along with blessings. Love, prima/sobrina Julie (Carmen Julia) Ortiz
Christopher
April 18, 2025, 10:29 pm
My Tio…from time spent with you …you were an amazing man and uncle truly shows angels exist amongst us…hope you have peace now and rest love you always to family …..blessings and prayers always…
Love always
Christopher
Jorge Salgado
April 19, 2025, 2:23 am
My deepest condolences to you during this incredibly difficult time. Hector was such a wonderful person, and his love and care for others were truly unmatched. He had a way of making everyone feel valued, and I feel so fortunate to have had the privilege of knowing him. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering support meant so much to me, and I will forever be grateful for the positive impact he had on my life.
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. If there’s anything I can do, I’m here for you all.
-Jorge
nydia Gonzalez
April 21, 2025, 2:13 am
Am so sorry for your loss, May God be with you and your family at this time of grieve, Love Nydia
Aurea Ayala
May 15, 2025, 5:18 pm
Rest in peace Héctor Abel Ortiz. My con
dolences to all of the Ortiz family. From: Aurea Ayala ( Juli’es mom.)