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All Personal Notes for MARK ANTHONY ORTEGA

TO MARK & ALL HIS LOVED ONES TOO:
This is so hard for me, since my heart is hurting & this loss feels overwhelming and unbearable, but as I try & deal with all these difficult & confusing feelings of grief and disbelief, etc., I am realizing some things that are providing such a source of great comfort that I would really like to share them now:

Added by Cathy Germack


Although Mark & I have been friends for several years, it has only been the last year or so that I have had the good fortune of getting to know Mark alot better and becoming very close friends! We discovered that we shared quite a few common interests & ideas, and throughout this period of time we spent countless hours just talking & talking about anything & everything!!!

Added by Cathy again


Mark was so intelligent, witty, charming, fun-loving, also sometimes quite serious & intense, as well as strong-willed, with very deep-rooted convictions & strong family values! He was incredibly sincere, compassionate, sensitive,
and probably the most considerate, generous &
big-hearted man I've ever known! Mark always had a pretty positive attitude, basically very happy & at peace with himself & most everything else!
Added by his friend


Sometimes he was really up for a good debate & enjoyed a bit of friendly "sparring" with certain topics, but would still listen to & respect my point of view, (always ready to "agree to disagree" if necessary,) but ultimately, we both were usually on the same side! We were able to communicate quite comfortably, very open and honest about everything, it was amazing to me!
Mark let me be myself, liked who I was & vice-versa! We had so much fun!!!
Added by someone who knew


Although now, I ache over every inch of my being from knowing I will not be able to spend any more time with my dear friend again, I miss him like crazy already & of course I will keep missing him immensely for the rest of my life, I keep coming back to this comforting, yet bittersweet thought:
I feel so very lucky for the short time we did have, because he always made me feel happy and he brightened up my life! (So then he WILL always be with me!!!) .....Love, CATHY XOXO


Added by & with LOVE!!!


I would like to thank whom it was who put up this memorial for my dad. It's nice to know that he had friends who cared about him. I don't know what to say but "Thank you so much"
Added by Anonymous


Thank you Cathy for all your kind words and thoughts. It's so nice to know my brother was so loved and cared for. We are trying to fill our void with all the wonderful memories we have of him. He took his role of big brother seriously. Always trying to protect and take care of us. He was always someone I could look up to and count on. He's the last thing I think of when I go to bed and the first thing when I wake up. Thank you again!!!
Love his sister Natalie
Added by His sister Natalie


Natalie, thank you so very much for your loving message & kind words!!! Mark spoke of all his family often with so much love & pride, however, I did not ever have the honor or opportunity to meet very many of your family members. If you would try to encourage any of them to visit this site and contribute some more personal notes, memorabilia, photos of Mark & family, or any thing at all, it would make this memorial alot more personalized & so very special! Much love to you & yours always,
Added by Cathy


Thank you Cathy for having this memorial for my uncle marky. I take it he was a good friend of yours. He has a lot of good friends he was always such a good person and he will never be forgotten. We all love and miss him so much. Thank you!
Added by marky's Shortty poppa's (god daughter) Candace


Yes Candace, your Uncle Marky was one of the "Best" ever...(friend & person!!) I miss him so much too, everyday/all the time. Thank-you for your message, it really means alot! Happy Holidays to you & all your family. Take care always!
Added by CATHY


My Dad said when he died don't be sad or cry for now he is free.Its frustrating that my dad is not here with me to see my son grow up. I remember him holding him and saying that he would watch when he was out of pampers. He said he only cleans his ass. Anthony would of loved his grandpa because he was cool.DAD I would like you here better I know that you are but its not the same. Just watch over Anthony for me okay. Sorry we didn't call him Mark but to grandma he will always be her little Marky.
Added by His Kidd JoJo


If anybody knows a lady Jane with a little boy named Emillio. If you could please write me back with information on how to get a hold of her please let me know. "Thanks"
Added by His daughter Joylene


JoJo, hi it's Emily Espitia,(cuz) hope all is well. just wanted to let you know we are trying to contact Jane. We know someone who knows her just having trouble trying to contact them, but will let you know when we do. How is the family? We think about Mark all the time, and we talk to him too. Still waiting for him to tell me "ok Shorty"....
Added by Emily Espitia


Thank you Emily, I hope you do get a hold of her. It would be nice to find out if that little cutie is my brother better yet a part of my DAD. It's been really hard I just miss him so much, I try not to think that he's gone just that I haven't talked to him in a while.
Added by Anonymous


Thank you again Emily I really appreciate it. And Cathy "Thank you" for being a really good friend of my dad.
Added by Love Joylene


Markie boy, I'm still coming over to borrow some tools from you...I'll see you soon!!! Santz-the-psych!
Added by family


Thank you all of you. For constantly thinking of my brother. We miss him so much. A special thank you to Cathy. I love to see all the happy times he had with his friends they always ment so much to him.
Added by Love his lil sis


Thanks JoJo for sharing the really beautiful picture of you & your Dad!!! It is absolutely incredible!! Love & Best Wishes to you Always,
XOXO
Added by CATHY


Hey Dad, I just wanted to let you know that Anthony is getting big. I know that you can see him and all, but I wish you were here to hold him. Dad I know that you would've been a GREAT GRANDPA Anthony would've loved to be around you. I'll tell him about you all the time okay. Hey dad I love you, Thanks for letting me know that your happy it's helped alot. Love and Miss you always.
Added by Love your kidd JOJO


JoJo you should add a picture of your son Anthony here if you can, that would really be great to see Mark's Grandson! Take care & with love always from Cathy
Added by CATHY


Hey Dad, It's me jojo and Andrea. Just stopping by to wish you a HAPPY FATHERS DAY. Thanks for always being there for us and being the coolest and most understanding DAD.
Added by Love Drea Drea and Jojo


TO MARK,
I MISS YOU, AND I HOPE THAT YOU ARE AT REST.
YOU WILL NEVER REALIZE HOW MUCH YOU BEING GONE
HAS HURT. I LOVE AND MISS YOU.
CHY
Added by Anonymous


(June 26th, 2007)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DEAR MARK!!!
Hi there, I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and also tell you how much I love you and miss you!!! CATHY XOXO
Added by CATHY


I miss you uncle Mark so much. I wish you a Happy Birthday. Did you see my balloon I let go for you? Love Tao
Added by Tao


Hey big brother I got to spend some great time with Joylene and the baby. You would be so proud of them. Joylene is such a good mommy!! The baby definately reminds us of you. Cute and flirty!! i love you and miss you. Love always your lil sis.
Added by Natalie


Hey uncle marky!! its me...well you have NO idea how much i realy realy miss you! you know the strangest thin happened to me not to long ago when i was home alone i started talking to you and i truely felt like you were there listening. Well i can tell everyone misses you so please watc over and protect us all. I love you so much!!! love stepie
Added by ~your neice steph~


hi uncle!!! im just passing through to say i love you and i miss you and i thnk of you all day long! you are the best and your in our hearts love, stephie
Added by your niece stephie


Hey Dad, Well it's been a year now since we lost you. Even though time has went by there's still not a moment that passes without me missing you. I wish that this day never happend, if it would of been just a minute sooner or later, I would still have my dad. I know your still here but it will never be the same. I'm sorry that this happend to you dad, you deserved alot more outta life, I hope that God is making it up to you now in heaven.
Added by I Love U, JoJo


August 19th, 2007
Hi Mark! Emily (Shorty)& I visited you today and although it's been a really long year without you, we are so lucky to still feel your presence always and love everyday!!!
We love & miss you more than words can ever express.
Added by CATHY & SHORTY XOXO


We'd like to give a special "Thanks"! to Cathy for creating this special memorial website for Mark (Plomo). We'd like to say Sorry and give our condolences to all his family. Unfortunately, we found out late about his passing away and were unable to attend his funeral services. God Bless Always!!! to Mark and all his family!!
Added by ~The Lucero Family~


Hey Mark I've been thinking about you alot today so I thought we could talk about our Broncos. Our Broncos aren't doing that great this year but Maybe next. Well mom could really use you here. But I know you'll help her in your own way. Well baby Mark will be here soon (hopefully a bronco fan) Love and miss you!!
Added by natalie


"HAPPY THANKS GIVING" DAD, I hope ur getting to eat the best turkey diner ever today, I know that this was ur favorite holiday. Today won't be the same without you, I wish you would've tought me how to cook your stuffing, well i'll try my hardest to get it like yours. I love you dad and I hope you have a good one.
Added by Love ya Joylene


(11-22-07) HAPPY THANKSGIVING MARK! I am so very thankful for having had you in my life...I love and miss you always!!! (P.S. Yet another thing we have in common is loving "stuffing", thanks for sharing Joylene!)
Added by CATHY XOXO


Merry Christmas!!! I love and miss you.
Added by Anonymous


Hello Dad, just stoppin by to tell you MERRY CHRISTMAS!! LOVE YOU
Added by Joylene Anthony and Mark


HI UNCLE IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALOT LATELY I CANT SEEM TO GET YOU OFF MY MIND BUT MERRI CHRISTMAS N A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! TALK TO YOU LATER LUV YOU
Added by LUV YA STEPHIE


MARK,
COMING OF ANOTHER YEAR, AND IT STILL FEEL LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. NOW YOU HAVE ANOTHER GRANDSON, MARK ANTHONY AFTER YOU. YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF
ALL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN. WATCH OVER ALL OF THEM.
LOVE & MISS YOU. HAPPY VALENTINES.
Added by CHY


happy late easter uncle mark. lately i cannot stop thinkin about you, just day and nigt your on my mind! we miss you sooo much its really really hard without you here and im scared to go back to new mexico and not see you there im just so hurt. we love you and are thinking about you! love you!!!
Added by stephie!


HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2008!!! Hi Mark...I Love you and I Miss you lots! I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. I understand your brother Danny is with you now too, Henry came to see me recently to let me know! I will try to watch out for him some, but this isn't easy...he is hurting alot and also very belligerent! Anyway, all of my love always!!! XOXO
Added by CATHY


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DEAR MARK! (June 26th, 2008) So very glad you were born. XOXO
Added by CATHY


hi uncle its me agian. wow its been so long since we've actually talked and i truely miss our conversations. i've grown so much since you've last seen me and i guess you can say im a mini candace in-the-making haha. i just started high school and im super excited to be turning 14 yrs now. my birthday is next week and i wish you could be here to share it with me but i understand i'll see you soon. i hope heaven is worth the wait for you and i hope you're happy. we all love you lots and we'll talk soon.
Added by love your niece stephie.


hey uncle. i hate to bother you but i pray that you help my mom and grandma. I know they're going through a lot right now and they must keep a striaght face to hold it all back so i just ask that you watch over them and let them know you're always here. ALso help uncle Greg. Wow im finaly 14 years old and i feel so much older as a big 9th grader haha. Its almost halloween and as you know lorenzo, matthew and i will be getting lots of candy and sweets. (dentist bills wll go up!) haha. For the winter sports at my school i am joining varsity swim team! how exciting! Uncle i also pray that you help me right now with everything i am going through. i look to you for support so please help me because i am having troube and issues with my friends and keeping up grades. SO just please wtyach over us and watch our family's accomplishments. you'd be so proud of jojo and candace n your grandsons. love you always.
Added by steph


Hey Dad its Joylene, well the sentenceing for Jerry is coming up pretty soon, And I hate to say but it's not so good for us. I'm sorry Dad I tried so hard for you and the more that I go on with it I don't want to, it just keeps getting harder, I feel like I let you down and i'm so sorry please forgive me. Well another Thanksgiving is coming up, and Andrea and I are debating who's stuffing comes out more like your's, but we know that your's is still the best, but not for long, i'm almost there:). I love you dad, Please don't leave me because I could feel you here, thanks I realy need you,espescialy now more than ever. Anthony and Mark say HI, I can't believe how much they look like you, they realy do, so I guess I can say you are a very handsome man. I love you Dad and lets pray for the best.
Added by Jojo Anthony And Mark.


Hi there cuz, it's shorty. It's been a very long and crazy year my moms house caught fire while i was asleep in my room as you know i barely pulled through, the night before i received a text stating tonight your struggles will end, Mark 11:25-26. (And when you pray first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against so that your father in heaven will forgive you too.) Love you and will always miss you till i can hug you again Thanks for watching over me. Oh i never heard anything back about Jane. Hi everyone. Shorty Cuz
Added by Emily J. Espitia


Hi unlce its stephy! I do not have much time but I wanted to say happy thanksgiving! Just two days ago (sunday) broncos faced the raiders! Man what a horrible game, we got swept away. My mom kept saying you always wanted to go see a broncos home game against that loser team and im afraid you'd be quite embarrassed haha.wel I"ll still stand up for broncos win or lose. Wel uncle I just ask you to comfort my mom and grandma, they could really use your love and comfort. Its been hard around here with all the kids crazy schedule for school and sports and i think its stressin my mom out so please help her out a little. Protect your beauiful grandsons they've gotten so big, you'd be proud. I started swimming and im loving it.
the boys are doing great. I will keep checking in with you because it links me closer to you some how. i love you uncle. tell uncle danny hi for me. miss you guys.
love you.
Added by stephie


Hi Marky, Time sure hasn't made the pain much better. Our family chain is missing some links as well as it has been added to with your beautiful grandsons. Mom is so proud of them. I wish I could spend more time with them and Joylene. I think about you and Danny everyday. My only comfort is that you two are together and I know some day we all will be, but untill then... I love and miss you!!
Added by Natalie


Hey Dad.
were stoping by to let you know that our Broncos are doing very good. They are 6-0 right now, and guess what's even better we kicked the Dallas Cowboys asses. Ya it was a pretty exciting day for us, especially to see Anthony and mario mad. OOH Ya baby!!! Well Love and you and of course miss you every day, talk to you soon...
Added by 10-20-2009 Love Andrea and Jojo


Hi Mark, as you must know I lost Mike now too (you guys are cheering the Broncos together again, in heaven!!!) This is why I have not written anything for soooo long, sorry! But anyway, I just wanted to say hi and that I love and miss you lots & lots....XOXO
Added by CATHY


[[4-21-2010]] Hi Uncle, happy late easter. its been a while since i wrote here but i've been thinking about you a lot. Please look over my mom, with the condition of her leg I knows she's in pain all the time, just please look over her. And help jojo and grandma. Please be our angel. I love you lots.
Added by Stephanie.


MEMORIAL DAY 2010
My Dear Mark, just wanted to remind you (and everyone else too) that I'm still here and I love and miss you with all my heart and soul!
Added by CATHY XOXO


July 27th 2010. I Cant believe how much we've all grown, i look at ictures of just a year ago and were all so much more mature. And wow your Grandsons are just the absolute cutest, Anthony took some time warming up to me but he came around once i gave him popsicles haha but Marky Jr is just precious, you must be so proud of Joylene and everyone. We love and miss you very much. God bless.
Added by Stephanie.


August 19th, 2010
Dear Mark, It's hard to believe that it's been 4 years now and yet sometimes it seems like forever because I miss you so much! Anyway, I didn't make it to Sunset Memorial today, like I usually do on this date and your birthday every year, but you know that I still think of you all the time!
Added by Love, Cathy XOXO


6-26-11 Happy 48th Birthday Mark!
Thinking of you & still missing you too.
Lots of love,as always.
Added by Cathy XOXO


5 years gone by Dad, not a day gone by that your not on my mind. I never want to loose my memories of you, I tell the boys about you all the time, I just wish they could see for them selves. I hear alomost everyday from grandma and aunty Dora how much they look and act like you, especially Mark and Noah. I think Noah has alot of you in him :) I love you dad, I love you and miss you so much.
Added by Love Joylene


August 19th, 2011
It's hard to believe Mark, but yes it has been 5 years now since we lost you!! I still think about you alot & miss you so much too. Friends like you are rare and extraordinary, so once again, thanks for the wonderful times we did have. I am very blessed!
Added by With Love Always from Cathy XO


Happy Birthday my dear, sweet Mark!
You would have been 49 years old today & it is almost 6 years since you passed, hard to believe....Anyway, I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and that I still love & miss you lots! XO
Added by CATHY


Happy Birthday Mark, Love you always & miss you so very much!!! Sorry its been soooo long since I was here, but I'm sure you know why & understand!!! XOXO CATHY on June 26th 2014
Added by CATHY


I miss you Dad!
Added by Anonymous


Today its been 8 years since you left this Earth Mark,just cannot believe it sometimes...Anyway, I hope you are still RIP-ing and I love & miss you so very much!!! XOXO
Added by CATHY 08/19/2014


August 19th 2016
Hi Mark, I cannot believe its 10 years ago today that you passed away, seems like yesterday & yet sometimes it seems an eternity!!! I still love & miss you & think of you often cuz I just have not ever found another friend like you. See you again someday on the other side...

Added by Cathy XOXO


August 20th 2017
Mark it was 11 years ago yesterday you passed away! It really is hard to believe it has been that long! I still love & miss you with all my heart ?? Hopefully this website won't be deleted cuz I got notice that will happen...but I will try to prevent if I can!!! I know you watch over all of us now & it's comforting! ???????? Xoxo
Added by CATHY ??


Love and miss you. Danny, Henry, auntie Dora,Vita, Della, are all gone now. ITS COVID time now so many people dying. It so sad Mark, ITS 2020, and such a hard year for everyone. I am glad you didn't see this. You would of been 57 years old. You always wanted to grow old. You had so many dreams. ????
God bless you your never forgotten

dv



Added by ????????????????


Hi Mark...its been quite awhile since I was here, sorry for that!!! Have been thinking about you lately... this birthday in June you would be 57 years old & this August 19th it will be 14 years since you passed away...where does the time go??? Well, just wanna let you know I still love & miss you hugely!!! CATHY
Added by Xoxo


Wow Mark! Life has changed so much. So many gone... blessed with so many. For whatever reason you've been visiting me in my dreams I've enjoyed every moment. Down to mom and I now?? but so many little people to remind her how good life is. Even if she's stuck here in Denver. I can't help but to think about what life would have been like to grow old with you guys. Love you brother?? till next time??
Added by Anonymous


Wow Mark! Life has changed so much. So many gone... blessed with so many. For whatever reason you've been visiting me in my dreams I've enjoyed every moment. Down to mom and I now?? but so many little people to remind her how good life is. Even if she's stuck here in Denver. I can't help but to think about what life would have been like to grow old with you guys. Love you brother?? till next time??
Added by Anonymous


August 19th 2022
Hi Mark! Today is 16 years since you passed away & you'd have just turned 59 years old in June. I still think of you often with lots of love for you & some wonderful memories too! This has been such a terribly rough year I cant even believe it!! I had ovarian cancer & thought I was going to die but miraculously I beat it!!! My fiance Bob also got cancer (laryngeal) & also beat it, but just a few months later in July, he died anyway from a stroke & heart failure even though it seemed like God wanted us to stick around together since we had to deal with so much & it was so hard but we came through it alright...we felt like we had more living to do & then suddenly he's gone!!! So again I'm devastated & heartbroken!!! I lost you, then Mike & now Bob & we were together over 8 years...
Doesnt seem fair but I know you guys are all in a much better place!!! I'm comforted some by that & am grateful to have loved so much & so deeply!!! Thanks for that love always!! Xoxo
Added by CATHY


Hi Mark,
I just renewed your online memorial for another year so I stopped to write a note since it's almost your birthday & wanted to wish you a happy one! So happy heavenly birthday!! Not sure but I think it's #60, I will check. But I know its almost 17 years now since you've gone!!! Still love & miss you a lot! I see some of your family still pop in every once in awhile...hope they will continue to do so always!!!
Love Cathy xoxo
Added by CATHY


Yes it is your birthday # 60!!! Too bad you're not here so we could celebrate some getting old together!!
Oh well someday probably in the fairly near future, we will meet again!!! xoxo
Added by CATHY


Hi Mark…yesterday was the 17th anniversary of your death so I had to stop in & say Hi & I can’t believe all the years that have gone by! Still think of you often with love & joy! Miss you too!! God blessed me greatly with your love & friendship!!! And with Bob & Mike’s love too I have been more fortunate than most to have so much love, just wish it didn’t have to end so abruptly on this earth!!! Until we do meet again…in the eternal life ahead!!! XOXOXO
Added by CATHY


I forgot to write the date in that last message, which is: August 20th, 2023
Added by Cathy Germack XOXOXO
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