Richard Ortega
(63 years old)
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Ortega of East Chicago, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 18, 2025 at the age of 63. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Ortega to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Guadalupe Ortega and Juanita Ortega; and his sister Stella Ortega. He is survived by: his siblings, Theresa Durbin (Patrick) and Vincent Ortega (Beverly); his siblings' children, David Ortega, Richard Havling, Jennifer Molina, Illiana, Sophia and Gabriella Durbin; his great-niece Isabella Arredondo; and his aunts, Petra Vaca and Elodia Samano.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Family c/o Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN 46312, Tel: 219-398-3210.