Mark A. Ortiz
<p>Mark A. Ortiz, age 41, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born in Chicago on June 7, 1979.</p> <p>He is survived by his mother and stepfather, MaryAnn and Larry Baxter. He leaves behind the love of his life, Kimberly Ghanayem and her children, Nikhil and Jasmine; 3 aunts, Diane (Joe) Medina, Antoinette Alcala, Carol (John) Albanese; 3 uncles, Tony (Bonnie) Sandoval, Richard (Sharon) Sandoval, and Michael (Maria) Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tony and Mary Sandoval and an aunt, Patricia Jorgenson.</p> <p>He was a great son, and a great man. He was a nephew and cousin to many. A great friend to so many. He loved playing the drums. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He was kind and loving and so much more.</p> <p>Mark graduated from Taft High School in Chicago, where he attended for 2 years; he also attended St. Pat's High School in Chicago for 2 years. Mark graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute and from Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois.</p> <p>Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 20, with Prayers at 9:30 AM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, thence proceeding to Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard, for 10:00 AM Mass. Private burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, May 19, from 3-9 PM at Brust Funeral Home.</p> <p>In lieu of a luncheon at this time, a Celebration of Life will be held outdoors on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 108 N. Princeton Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181, starting at 2 PM. Please join us anytime throughout the day. </p> <p>In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mark’s name may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 5444 S. Drexel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 or to the Lupus Foundation, 411 S Wells St, #503, Chicago, IL 60607 (please put ‘Pitter Patters’ in the memo line.)</p> <p>Info www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.</p>Obituary
Mark A. Ortiz, age 41, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born in Chicago on June 7, 1979.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, MaryAnn and Larry Baxter. He leaves behind the love of his life, Kimberly Ghanayem and her children, Nikhil and Jasmine; 3 aunts, Diane (Joe) Medina, Antoinette Alcala, Carol (John) Albanese; 3 uncles, Tony (Bonnie) Sandoval, Richard (Sharon) Sandoval, and Michael (Maria) Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tony and Mary Sandoval and an aunt, Patricia Jorgenson.
He was a great son, and a great man. He was a nephew and cousin to many. A great friend to so many. He loved playing the drums. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He was kind and loving and so much more.
Mark graduated from Taft High School in Chicago, where he attended for 2 years; he also attended St. Pat's High School in Chicago for 2 years. Mark graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute and from Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 20, with Prayers at 9:30 AM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, thence proceeding to Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard, for 10:00 AM Mass. Private burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, May 19, from 3-9 PM at Brust Funeral Home.
In lieu of a luncheon at this time, a Celebration of Life will be held outdoors on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 108 N. Princeton Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181, starting at 2 PM. Please join us anytime throughout the day.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mark’s name may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 5444 S. Drexel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 or to the Lupus Foundation, 411 S Wells St, #503, Chicago, IL 60607 (please put ‘Pitter Patters’ in the memo line.)
Info www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
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