Dr. Emmanuel David Ortega's Obituary
Dr. Emmanuel David Ortega, 62, of Lehigh Acres, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born December 27, 1958 in Bridgeport, CT to Tribursio and Gladys Jerahano (Roldan) Ortega. He served in the United States Army, was a member of Lehigh Acres Seventh-day Adventist Church and was very involved with martial arts.
Dr. Ortega is survived by his wife of 18 years, Michele J. Ortega; his children: Liana and Margarita: his mother, Gladys Roldan; his sisters: Mildred and Maria Ortega and several grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held virtually on Zoom 11:00 AM, Sunday, June 6, 2021. The inurnment will be 3:30PM, Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL where the Military will present Military Honors. To view funeral service, please visit the following link: https://zoom.us/j/94969162145?pwd=YmZkL2lFeHRmZ2k1aGdKd3kzeFoyUT09
Meeting ID: 949 6916 2145
Passcode: 591664
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gloria Elaine Hoilette Scholarship Fund, 190 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936, https://www.lehighacressda.org/.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be offered at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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