Almanza, Jesus Ortiz 

83, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at a local 
hospital. Jesus was born in Clarksdale, Arizona on May 13, 1926, 
and resided in Phoenix most of his life. He was a WWII veteran in 
the Pacific Theatre. Following his service, Jesus returned to 
Arizona and entered a career in mining, and later automobile 
sales. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents, Maria and 
Jesus Sr., his sisters, Dora, Isabelle, and Vera, and his son, 
Jesse. He is survived by his former wife, Martha, and his 
long-time companion, Linda Diane; eight children, David, 
Roseanna, Mary, Alicia, Jessica, Sergio, Angelo, Gabriel; two 
step-children, Lori and Archie; thirteen grandchildren; brothers 
Alex and Tommy, and sisters Minerva and Mary; nieces, nephews, 
and friends. A visitation and memorial service will be held on 
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Mercer Mortuary, 
1541 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85014. Private interment to 
follow at a later date. 

Published in The Arizona Republic from August 30 to