Fred Ortiz

Fred Ortiz, 65, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Magna, Utah. He was born December 11, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Betty Jean Barney and Valdamar Moses Ortiz.

Fred worked at Kennecott and Barney's Gold Mine as a mechanic. He got awards at KCC. He loved fishing and hunting. He loved his family and his granddaughter Mable Gage. He was a grandfather and loved his 7 grandkids. He loved fixing things.

Fred is survived by sister, Joann Wilson (Steve Thayer); brother, Danny Ortiz (Tresa); sister, Linda Ortiz; brother, Wally Ortiz; granddaughter, Mabel Gage.

Preceded in death by his mom, Betty Jean Ortiz; dad, Valdamar Moses Ortiz; daughter, Diana Maxine Ortiz; brother, Kenny Ortiz; son, Fred V. Ortiz;