Joe R. Ortiz, age 86, September 20, 2023, of Garden City. Beloved husband of Mary (for 60 years). Dear brother of Gloria Sudol. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his siblings: Carmen Cervantes, Louise Plasencia, Rosemary Almaguer and Nena Ortiz. Visitation Sunday from 5-8pm at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Rosary Sunday at 7pm. Funeral Mass Monday at 10am (instate at 9am) at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood, Garden City. Please leave a memory of Joe by signing his "Guest Book".