Obituaries

Luis “Cheez” A. Ortiz Jr.

February 26, 2020

Luis “Cheez” A. Ortiz Jr., 45, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on the evening of February 26, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Luis A. Ortiz Sr. Of Lancaster and Sue Ann Aponte-Ortiz of Pittsburgh.

Many knew Luis for his 24 years as the shop manager for the Manheim Auto Auction. Anyone that knew Cheez, knew that his family came before everything. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, wrestling, traveling, and cheering for the San Francisco 49ers. He will also be remembered for his selfless acts. Every Christmas he would sponsor a family in need and dress up as Santa Claus to hand out toys. He did not do it for the recognition, he did it just to see the children’s faces light up and smile. When Luis walked into a room, he was the life of the party. His best qualities were his smile and upbeat personality. If you didn’t know him, by the end of the night you were friends. He touched countless lives throughout the years.

Luis’s spirit and love will live on through his fiancé, Luz “Lulu” Velazquez; the mother of his children, Katie Ortiz; daughter, Katelynne Ortiz, wife of Sylvia Ramos; sons, Michael Ortiz Sr., partner of Melissa Rivera and Jordan Ortiz, fiancé of Kylee Caroll; stepdaughter, Bryana Velazquez, partner of Eric Tirado; grandsons, Michael Jr., Jaidan, Antonio, and Carter; granddaughter, Avianna; brothers, Jose Ortiz, husband of Christine, Victor Ortiz, fiancé of Amarilis, and Anthony Ortiz, husband of Melissa, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and an abundance of friends.

A celebration of Luis’ life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 4 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Friends and family will be received from 3-4PM.

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Condolences to the Family

May 09, 2020

RIP Luis Never had the Honor of Meeting You and you Still managed to have a Huge Impact on My Life I Followed you Since you Started on Ebay Lived for Your Artwork used to wait Every Night For a New Pin Up ! You Bought so much Joy into my Life So Heartbroken to see you go  My Deepest Condolences to your Family !
Tito Tonini

April 09, 2020

I would like to send my late condolence to.mr Ortiz family yes I knew cheese since I was like ten he always worked and always treated me right i only have good things to say I tried to attend the furnural but I could not get a ride so I was upset but god knows if I could of made it I would of
Noel

April 02, 2020

Luis and Sue. My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son. Former Plum Street neighbor of the Ortiz family. 
Robin London-Cooper

March 25, 2020

 rip big cheez You will be truly missed praying for the family 
Lisa brown

March 19, 2020

I’d like to send my condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cheez was an amazing, kind and generous soul. He always spoke highly of his family. And his smile would brighten up your day, and that laugh, I can hear it now!! An awesome person, thank you for the laughs, you will be missed, but in no way, forgotten. Rest in Paradise my friend. Heaven has definitely gained another Angel. 
Charmaine Williams

March 13, 2020

My condolences to his family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏 RIP Cheez 😔
Jeannette Rosario (Cartagena)

March 09, 2020

Man the stories I could tell from all the wrestling tournaments and times we spent together. Miss you my friend. Till we meet again. East side for life. 
Ed Gerlitzki

March 08, 2020

Condolences to the Ortiz family. Cheez was more then just a friend. He was a protector,father,husband, leader,brother,uncle, a man of men. We grew up together. The 7th ward. His mother and I were in school together. His smile was so contagious. He will be missed and never forgotten. His legacy lives on in his children and grandchildren. I feel blessed that God gave me the opportunity to know him and to love him.
You will be forever in our hearts Cheez
Paul and Judy Rogers

March 07, 2020

You will be missed cheez I still can’t believe it until we meet again my friend I will always keep u in my heart. S.I.P everytime I here or see the word “wepa” I’m always smile and think of u
Bleek aka hustle man 

March 07, 2020

So sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers are with Cheez’s family and friends.  I know he will be missed. 
BethAnn Wheary Lesher

March 06, 2020

My condolences to his wife and kids family may the Lord give you strength and guidance to cope with this huge loss. Prayers always 🙏❣️😢
GLORIA M ROSADO

March 05, 2020

You simply gifted us all with Love!!!! Thank you for the counter sports arguments,  hours of laughter & a life time of memories.  
 
Love ya always Kim

March 05, 2020

The family have my deepest condolences he is truly going to be miss by many friends and family.
Marvel (peaches) Parker

March 05, 2020

You are so missed.
Janet Zerbe

March 05, 2020

I will always remember his exuberant,  positive presence. In the wrestling room, at tournaments or on the streets he always seemed to upbeat and full of good-natured energy. Condolences to the family. 
James McNeil

March 05, 2020

My condolences to the famliy and to his beautiful wife my thoughts and prayers goes the famliy RIP my friend🥰
Madelyn melendez

March 05, 2020

My Condolences To The Family 
Iris Negron

March 05, 2020

I will miss you my good friend for ever 
Orlando Arce

March 05, 2020

I send my condolences to the family, praying for you all. Especially sylvia and her wife. ❤ 
Karina Yari

March 05, 2020

Although Luis aka Cheez and I have lost in contact with one another, but through Facebook, Cheez never had changed who he was from our days together at Edward Hand school of this caring guy. He will truly be missed and my heart goes out to his family.  RIP Cheez. 
 
Donell Burnside

March 04, 2020

Rest easy protector ❤️ Untill we meet again,fly with the angels 👼 you were always there for everyone with open arms and that smile would put a smile on anybody’s face . 
Felicia

March 04, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Ortiz family, Louis ( cheese ) Ortiz was a childhood friend  who will never be forgotten in my heart 💯😢💔
Lucretia Stewart

March 04, 2020

I remember when you were first born I watched you and your brother all grow up and be fine young men your family always let be part of the family and I will always love you all rest in peace 🙏
Ricky Torres

March 04, 2020

He will definitely be missed my deepest condolences too all the family RIP cheese ❤💋
Naomi

March 04, 2020

My condolences to the family of a really great man. 
Ernell R. Harley

March 04, 2020

Can’t believe your gone primo RIP you will definitely be missed. We will hold on to the memories of you close to our heart’s. We love you. Ortiz family for life. From Titi Lucy, Ivette, Yari (Cousins) 

March 04, 2020

To my Ortiz family I love you all May god be with you through this difficult time. I’ll keep the memories of him close to me and keep you all in my prayers! Aunt Katie you’re one of a kind … May god be with you ❤️Sweet dreams uncle cheese .
Samiria staton

March 04, 2020

To Lulu and All Louie’s family my deepest condolences to you all it’s never easy saying goodbye you will all see him in paradise one day I will keep you all in prayer 🙏
Chiqui Rodriguez

March 03, 2020

My cuddly bear your hugs, smile, laughter, and upbeat  personality will truly be missed. I cherish every moment we spent together, our family times will be spent reminiscing about you and the fun times we had.
You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. 
Rest in Paradise My cuddly bear 
I love you infinity 
Luz DeAda Martinez

March 03, 2020

My condolences to the family may you find peace and comfort 
Bianca Brown

March 03, 2020

Family from the Wilson family Our Condolences to you your family Thinking of you at this time!Prayers 
Roxanne

March 03, 2020

My sincerest condolences to the Ortiz family.  Some of my fondest memories were with this family,  and for this I am grateful.  RIP Louis!❣
Helene Gerlitzki

March 03, 2020

My most sincere condolences on this great loss to so many family and friends. Rest well homie. 
G.i

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Sunday, March 08, 2020
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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