Jason Anthony Ortega

Jason Anthony Ortega (Jay) 50 years old of La Verne, California passed on November 7th, 2023. Born March 2nd, 1973, in Ventura County California; he was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend.

When Jay was younger, he would take his little sister to Port Hueneme beach where he taught her how to fish and swim in the ocean. Two of his favorite things to do!

He loved riding his bike around town all day, where he’d only stopped to play in the ocean, get shrimp cocktail, pigs’ feet, and chips from the local liquor stores. He also loved playing sports when he was young and LOVED the deep-fried burritos from the snack bars.

Since he was young, he loved all things Military! He was fascinated with stories our Grandpa Henry Ortega would tell him from the time he served in World War ll. So, after high school Jason enlisted with the US Army, became an Army Ranger, and after joined the National Guard.

In his older age Jay loved to build Koi ponds, grow chilies and barbecue. He also loved going on adventures with his fiancé to the mountains for hikes, going on wine tasting trips, listening to local bands, and as always going to the beach. The ocean always called him back. Especially any of them in Ventura County.

Jason is predeceased by his son Jason Anthony Ortega Jr, his father Daniel Dominguez, his grandmother Anita Hill, his grandfather Ramon Castillo, and his cousin Isadora Ayala.

Jason is survived by his daughter Miranda Ortega and her wife Cindy Ortega of Tacoma, Washington; His fiancé Joann Elaine Nelson and her daughter Madeline McKemy of La Verne, California; His Mother Olivia Marie Castillo of Ventura County; His only sister Chandra Ortega and her husband Thomas Joseph Arganda, his nephews Jakob Dominguez and Thomas Arganda lll of Lodi, California; His only half brother Phillip Ortega of Oxnard, California; His Aunt Rosalie Rios and her husband Bill Rios of Stockton, California; And many other Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and family friends!

Service will start at 1 pm followed by a private ceremony at sea to lay him to rest with his cousin Issy

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