Roman G. Ortiz

Roman G. Ortiz, 89, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on May 13, 2022. Born in Nixon, Texas on October 30, 1932 oldest of five children to Jose and Mercedes (Garcia) Ortiz. Roman went on to marry the Love of his life, Maria Aguilar in Sabinas, Mexico on March 4, 1956. They shared 56 wonderful years of dedicated marriage until she passed August 26, 2012. In 1959 they came to Rockford, Illinois. Roman grew up without a traditional education, but had Wisdom and Love. He was extremely proud of what he accomplished. Roman was also proud of his work ethic because it helped him and Maria raise their 6 children; he worked at Atwood Vacuum Machine Company for 37 years. Roman enjoyed things like teaching mechanics, going back to Mexico and Texas to visit family, and bowling. Most will remember him through the kindness, love and giving nature with everyone he came in contact with.

He will be missed by those who loved him most, his sons Juan (Diane), Joseph, Salvador, Oscar, Robert, and Jesse; so many grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids he was extremely proud of; his sisters Juanita Valdez and Esther Costello; numerus nieces, nephews and cousins. A mention to his brother Daniel Garcia Ortiz. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Maria, his parents and brother, Rocendo Ortiz.

A visitation will take place on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road; Rockford, IL 61108. A Funeral Service will take place the following day, Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Road; Rockford, IL 61103. Burial to follow at Willwood Burial Park. To send online condolences or share memories, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com