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Rodney Ortigo Obituary
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Logan Assembly of God Church in Carthage, Texas with Pastor Charles Bledsoe officiating.
Rodney was born on March 26, 1968 to Huey P and Georgia Elaine (Baker) Ortigo in Shreveport, LA. He was a graduate of Carthage High School and Tarleton State University with a Master's Degree in Business. While at Tarleton, he met the love of his life, Marjorie Cadenhead, celebrating 30 years of marriage this year. He worked at Texas State Technical College - Waco as a Professor of Computer Science and Computer Programmer for 20 years. Rodney enjoyed singing, playing the piano, supporting his wife with her numerous projects, and most of all spending time together with family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judith Elaine Elliott.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Ortigo of Elm Mott, brothers, Randy Ortigo and wife, Diane of Tyler, Ronney Ortigo and wife, Jeanette of Longview, Robert Ortigo and wife, Anne of Logan, brother-in-law, Scottie Elliott of Logan, mother-in-law, Lee Cadenhead of Elm Mott; numerous nieces, nephews, a host of friends, and their beloved Applejack.
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Kasie & Robert Kahanek
May 12, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. Rodney was a great supervisor and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Rebecca ware
May 10, 2023
He was our neighbor and good friend,he will be missed
Valerie Adamek
May 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength in the coming days.
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