Surrounded by family, Pelagio “Joe” Ortiz, 79, of Winslow passed away on April 2, 2023. Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, with mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Madre de Dios Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Desert View Cemetery. Joe was born on April 2, 1944, in Winslow to Margarito and Delores “Dora” Ortiz. In 1962, Joe met his wife, Rose Mata in Winslow. Joe and Rose married on June 29, 1963. They went on to have five children Rosemarie (Michael) Laur, Joe Ortiz, Joann Ortiz, Steve (Gina) Ortiz and Sylvia (Amy) Ortiz. In 2009, Joe retired from APS. He also spent most of his life working in his passion of carpentry. He built his home and made many projects for others. His latest projects were multiple remodels for the Catholic Church in Winslow. After retirement he spent his time camping in the forest, fishing at the lake and spending time with his loved ones. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Margarito and Dora Ortiz; his loving wife, Rose Ortiz; and great-grandson, Xavier Rey Stansberry. He is survived by his brothers and sister; his children, Rosemarie (Michael) Laur, Joe Ortiz, Joann Ortiz, Steve (Gina) Ortiz and Sylvia (Amy) Ortiz; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
