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Karla McNemee
November 13, 2017
With heartfelt condolences from the McNemee Family. Art and I took automotive technology at McHi in 98, and then attended Universal Technical Institute in Houston TX right out of high school. My husband Tab and I have many good memories of him. Can't forget the GTO ;)
Ana Garcia
April 19, 2010
Kat my heart aches for you, Ian and Irie. I still can't believe that Art is gone. I know that he is watching over his family and keeping everyone safe.
God has one funny angel standing by his side.
God Bless you and the rest of the Ortiz Family.
April 14, 2010
Elma, Art, Beverly, Ronnie and to the rest of Art's fine family. Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. May the Lord God bless you and conintue to carry you through this very difficult time.
Love, Emma, Julian III, IV, Christopher and Victoria Alyz, The Garcia Family
Angela Ruiz
April 11, 2010
Life just isn't the same without you. I can still hear your laugh and your voice referring to Ian as "Little Dude". Always in our hearts and mind.
Marietta & Thomas Serold
March 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family....all of our "kids" are praying for you.
Veronica O. Alford
March 30, 2010
Love you little bother....I had a hard night last night, but today is a new day. You will always be in my heart, I love you forever.
Beverly Ortiz Salinas
March 25, 2010
Thank you all for all the well wishes and prayers it means a lot to my parents, Kat and the kids, and our family. My little brother will be missed and will always be loved. Thank you all again....
Frank /Zoila Hernandez
March 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert & Lisa Longoria
March 24, 2010
Art and Elma, Robert and I would like to extend our deepest condelences to you and you son's family. I know that your hearts are broken into many little pieces at this time and time will not heal the wound the loss of your son has brought upon you, I can only tell you that you can hold on to your precious memories of your son and find joy in those memories. They will get you through your heartache. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and will continue to be in the coming months. God Bless each of you and remember you will be with him again when your day comes, he will be there to greet you at the gates of heaven.
Ana Zuvieta
March 24, 2010
Ortiz Family,
I am saddened to hear about Artie. My prayers are with you all.
Jesusa(Susie) Lara
March 23, 2010
Arturo and Elma my prayers go out to you and your family and his wife, may the Lord be with you all in time of a loss of a loved one. There are no words in which I can express at this time and only to say that Art will always be in your hearts
Jay and Lisa Alford
March 23, 2010
Ronnie and Jon and family,
We just heard about Art and we are so shocked and saddened at the news. We so enjoyed meeting and spending time with Ronnie's family at the wedding last June. Art came across as a loving family man and was so kind and courteous to us. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Ortiz family and our love to you always.
Quiroz Family
March 23, 2010
Ortiz Family:
May the love that your family has for each other continue to carry you in your time of need. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Manuel,Elizabeth,Noah,Nicole
Noe Medina
March 23, 2010
To Ortiz family, we heard about your loss and are very sorry. You and your family were very close to us, and remember the memories and talks we shared about Artie. We're here if you need anything. Love always,
Medina Family (Noe)
Sallie Gonzalez
March 23, 2010
Ortiz Family:
I have always held you all close to my heart especially when you entrusted me to officate at your children weddings. I know that Art sits in the right hand of the Lord. "Every loss of a loved one in Christ is also a celebration. For in the pain of saying goodbye also comes the realization that Jesus has greeted our loved one with 'Welcome Home'"
May the Lord bless you with his reassuring presence. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Judge Sallie Gonzalez
Harlingen, Texas
Emma Salinas & Family (Letty, Sandra & Eric)
March 23, 2010
Arturo and Family,
May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know what a beloved son he was and how proud you were of him. Johnny always remembered him fondly with the stories you shared. May God comfort you at this time and grant you peace and tranquility in the days to come.
Leo Palacios
March 23, 2010
The Ortiz family,
I was sorry to read the news. May God give you strength and peace for your healing.
Colleen Bathon
March 23, 2010
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to perpare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. Thomas said to Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you are going; so how can we know the way? Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
My deepest sympathy Kat, parents, and family members.
I was not able to attend the funeral but your whole family has been in my prayers since Art went home to be with the Lord.
Just know that he is living it up right now with Jesus and in time your tears will turn to joy with the wonderful memories you have and will always have.
Colleen Bathon
(Roger's wife and Dawn and Jon's mom)
Jessica & Steve Estrada
March 23, 2010
Art,
Its so hard to believe that you are gone. Steve and i were just talking about how we need to get together and catch up. You always knew how to enjoy life and have a good time, i will never forget how you could make everyone laugh, that is what i will always remember about you. Steve and I were truly blessed to have you as friend in our lives. we will miss you
Jessica & Steve Estrada
March 23, 2010
Kat, we are so sorry for the loss that you and your family have endured. Art was the funniest guy i had ever know. Working with him at Gillman, there was never a dull moment. Steve and I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Brinkkoeter's Transmission
March 22, 2010
To the family of Art,
Art was one of the nicest and helpful young man we have ever met. He will be missed. Just saw and talked with him last week, unbelievable he has gone to be with our Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Patti Gavin
March 22, 2010
Katherine,Mr.& Mrs.Ortiz,and all family members,my heart is so full of sorrow for you. May you all find the strength and peace you need from God for your healing. I am so sorry. Kat, if you need anything please call me. Love You, Auntie Patti
Claudine - Ralph Cervantes
March 22, 2010
For:Mrs.KaterineRuiz-Ortiz & Mr.& Mrs.Ray Ruiz Family,Friends
Fr: Mr.and Mrs. Ralph Cervantes
Please accept our condolences. LOVE,prayers.
The Lord Is Thy Keeper
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help [cometh] from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord [is] thy keeper: the Lord [is] thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth,
and even for evermore.
Juan Castillo
March 22, 2010
Arturo & Elmita, Our deepest condolences to you, the girls & Artie's wife and children. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you through these difficult times. We love all of you.
Juan & Olga Castillo
Debra Carmona
March 22, 2010
Arturo and Elmita, we were so sorry to hear about Artie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you the girls and his wife and children.
We Love you all,
Zeke & Debbie Carmona
Mrs Morales & Family
March 22, 2010
Katherine, We are very very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and the kids.
Mrs Morales
March 22, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lydia Rodriguez
March 22, 2010
Mr. & Mrs. Ortiz, I am very sorry for your loss. Artie was a character and always made me laugh. Bev and Ronnie, you all know the great times we had together. "Mad Cows!!!" Artie yelled at my Mom's. My prayers go out to all of you, his wife and children.
Dawn Collins
March 22, 2010
Dear Art,
Thank you for the memories and boy did we have some, You are my best friend and brother. You will be missed more than you will ever know. I LOVE YOU BROTHER! Kat,Ian,and baby Irie I love you and are in my prayers today and everyday for the rest of my life. And to the rest of the family, stay strong and know God is there watching out for you! God bless you all!
My last song to you Art:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQy8BrDKViY
Alma Franco
March 22, 2010
Arturo and Elma we were so sorry to hear about your son. Please accept our condolences. You probably don't remember us but we Lupe and Alma Franco from Elsa, Tx. We were blessed with your participation at our wedding in 1974.
Again let me express our sincere heartfelt sorrow for your loss. May the good Lord give you strength and endurance.
Lupe and Alma Franco
[email protected]
Carolyn Vallejo
March 22, 2010
Our deepest condolences Beverly and to all your family. Even though we are not able to be with you we are there in spirt know that we love you very much.
Carolyn, Mom & Dad Vallejo
Dorothy Crites
March 22, 2010
Are prayers are with you and your family were here if you need us LOVE ALWAYS THE Crites Family
March 21, 2010
May God Bless you and keep you in his arms
The McMullan's
Frank Castillo
March 21, 2010
Our beloved family members, We are sending our deepest apologies for your loss. He will forever be in our hearts and soon we will all be reunited once again. Your family is in our prayers. We love you and will be praying for you. God bless you and your family.
March 21, 2010
Beverly, this is not the way I wanted to get in touch with my childhood bestfriend. I froze and stood in disbelief the moment I learned of Artie's passing. The first thing that came to my mind was his little face with his silver teeth and his cute little smile when he would open the door to your room. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I can't imagine what you are going through, but I do want you to know that I will be praying for God to give you the strengh necessary in a moment like this. (956)821-5392.
March 21, 2010
Mr.& Mrs. Ortiz, I am shocked to hear of Artie's passing. I know that there is no words to help take away your sorrow in a moment like this. My deepest condolences. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Alma Crispin Reyna
Espie Hurtado
March 21, 2010
Dearest Elmita and Artie, I was so sadden at the news of Art's passing; what a shock! My deepest condolences to you and the grils.
Forever your cousin and husband Espie & Allen Essex. Our prayer are with you and your family. We love all of you.
Espie Hurtado
Robert & Cecilia Mumford
March 21, 2010
Our condolences to the Family, May god be with you in this time of sorrow.
Juan and Rosa Trejo
March 21, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jerry Betterton
March 21, 2010
I will miss talking to you everyday. When you would call and say waaazzzzzuppppp. We always laughed! You will be greatly missed my friend. My prayers are with you and your family.
Frank Corkill
March 21, 2010
Art and Elma, I am sad to hear of your loss, My prayers are for all of the family.
Rojerio Mendoza
March 21, 2010
To my friends Art and Elma and family,I was saddened to hear about the loss of your son Artie,It was a shock to read the paper this morning and come across a name familiar to me from the past,even though we've grown apart somehow,you guys will always be my friends in my heart. My sympathies go out to you and your girls in this time of sadness.. May God Bless you all and I hope we can get in touch somehow. I will always be your friend no matter what the situation might be.. Always Roger (2107231299)
March 21, 2010
Our prayers to the ortiz family
MR. AND MRS. JOE CRUZ
HARLINGEN, TEXAS
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