ORTIZ, Fernando A., 66, of Hollywood, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was the son of Fernando and Rosa Ortiz. Although he was born in New York, Fernando never forgot his puerto rican roots. He was a proud US Army veteran and honorably served this country as a Private between 1969-1971. After his discharge from the armed forces, he became a counselor in the medical field.
Fernando is survived by his daughter, Amy Ortiz; son, Anthony Ortiz; former spouse, Lida Vega-Ortiz; a sister in New York and extended family and friends.
A committal service with military honors will take place on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 11:30 a.m. at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Work, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel.
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Saida Rodriguez Pagan (California)
July 15, 2017, 12:00 am
I would like to offer my condolences to Fernando’s family. He was my classmate in elementary school, and I remember him as a strong, out-spoken, well-groomed, friendly person who loved life and always participated in a variety of activities. A few years ago, we reconnected on Facebook and his posts were always very interesting and fun to read. One of his last posts was of our 5th grade class picture. May Fernando rest in peace.