On March 21st, 2017 Richard "Dick" Frank Ortiz was welcomed into eternal lasting life. Son of Francisco & Francis Samaniego Ortiz, Richard was born January 23rd, 1938 In Lake Elsinore, California and as a young boy would work on the farms and the walnut groves from Lake Elsinore to Murrieta. Instead of graduating from Lake Elsinore High School he would run off to join the U.S.M.C. in 1956 and earn an Honorable Discharge. He started driving freight trucks in 1961 which became a passion. He would also go on to marry Beatrice B. Granillo, who he would call the "Love of My Life" for more than Fifty- Six years. They would go onto have seven children who he would remain dedicated to till his last day. Richard Frank Ortiz is survived by his forever beloved wife, Beatrice Granillo Ortiz, his only Daughter Rosenda Lough, Six Sons; Ricky, Greg, Anthony, Daniel, Steven & Tommy & their Spouses, Sixteen Grandchildren, and Eleven Great Grandchildren. Richard is also Survived by his Three Sisters, Isabell Dominguez, Juanita Bernabe, Connie Solis, and Two Brothers Bill and Mike Ortiz.
Richard "Dick" Frank Ortiz's Service will be held the 4th April of 2017 at England Family Mortuary 27135 Madison Ave, Temecula, CA 92590. He will then be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518.
Forever in our Loving Memories
Thank you Lord
Our Father is now in your hands.