Roger Ortega, 69, was born on January 27, 1949 in Waco, Texas to Peter Ortega and Mary Louise Martinez and entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2018 in West Covina, California.
Roger was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and earned an Honorable Discharge for his years fighting bravely for our freedom.
Corporal Ortega recieved the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 5 stars, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ Device, NDSM, Rifle Expert Badge. Infantry Assaultman - he worked as an Anti-Tank assault man. Served in Vietnam 12/67 - 12/68 and wounded April and May 68 by Bobby trap . Wounds were shrapnel to calf and thigh.
Roger Ortega was a man loved and adored by many! Roger loved his family and friends and especially loved the Lord. He read his bible everyday. If you knew Roger, you’d know he was proud to be a Marine and an American. Some of his favorite things to do were listening to music, reading, telling jokes, exercising daily, and going to the movies. Roger was quite a sports fan. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls, and any sport of the UCLA Bruins. His favorite greeting when he would come to visit was “hello my family who loves me”.
Roger leaves behind his loving family, two daughters Melissa and Krista. Three brothers Rodolph , Ray and Michael. Two sisters Lydia and Roberta, also my more family members.
Remember to stand tall and Honor this warrior.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Line for Wednesday, 05 December 2018:0815- Staging at Risher Mortuary 1316 Whittier Bl. Montebello , CA 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/7XLj599poGQ20845- Briefing on mission
0900- Flag Line as Hero is transfer to coach
0915- KSU to RNC 22495 Van Buren Bl. Riverside , 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/mGpEfMJQGhA21030- ETA at RNC / Staging area #2
1115- Full Military Honors
RC/ Rick”Moonman” LunaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
USMC VET 626 378 2304
lunardad@msn.comYou do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). If you wish to proceed directly to the Cemetery, please arrive Not Later Than 1000hrs. Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
