Juan Jose Ortegon Jr.

Juan Jose Ortegon Jr., 55, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at local hospital in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Ortegon was born in Laredo Texas where he resided his entire life.

He is preceded in death by his father, Juan Jose Ortegon Sr., his aunt and uncle, Mr.&Mrs Victor and Esther Ramos, his uncle Mr. Pedro Contreras, his compadre, Jesus Hernandez and cousin, Francisco "Frank" Contreras.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rafaela Yvonne Ortegon.

His children Juan Jose (Araceli) Ortegon III , Arlene (Rolando) Segovia, Julio (Margarita) Ortegon, and Jacob Ortegon.

His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Briana Ortegon, Dominic Ortegon, Brandon Ortegon, Joanna Ortegon, Roland Segovia, Audrey Segovia, Julio Ortegon Jr., Alejandro Ortegon, Cataleya Ortegon, Samantha Padilla, Robert, Padilla, Baylee Ortegon and Ava Segovia.

His mother, Gloria Ortegon and sister Diana (Jerry) Broom, and half sister Juana (Rogelio) Quintana.

His mother in law, Angela Medina, sister in law Janie Aguilar, brother in law, Jesus Medina and compadres, Mr & Mrs Victor & Maricela Soto.

Also surviving him are numerous relatives and many friends.

Mr. Ortegon drove over 4 million miles in his 27 years of doing what he loved, on the road in his semi. When he wasn't driving he was at home spending time with his beautiful wife and grandchildren. He also loved taking random trips to casinos. Football season was his favorite season. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. No matter where he was he would always make sure to watch their games. He was a family man that enjoyed having all his family at his home every weekend where he would BBQ his specialty, smoked brisket. Mr. Ortegon was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. He would give his shirt off his back for anyone. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He's now on his last ride to heaven where he'll drive on the roads of paradise. HAMMER DOWN!

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Laredo Medical Center and the staff at the ICU Covid Unit on the first floor. A special thanks goes out to Sandra and Alejandra Gonzalez, the Charge Nurses for making Mr. Ortegon's final days as comfortable as possible.

Pallbearers will be Juan Jose Ortegon III, Arlene Ortegon, Julio Ortegon, Jacob Ortegon, Rolando Segovia, Dominic Ortegon, Joe Aguilar and Victor Soto Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, whom he lived to see and make happy.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be officiated at 7 p.m. at the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin departing the funeral home chapel at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, September 6, 2021. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at San Luis Rey Catholic Church.