Jorge Ortega Gonzalez

Jorge Ortega Gonzalez, 67, passed away on May 7, 2024, in Providence Village, Texas. Jorge was born on September 23, 1956, to Maria Jesus Gonzalez and Marcelino H Gonzalez in Mexico City, Mexico.

Jorge is survived by his son Byron Gonzalez (Julie), two grandchildren Jordan and Eva Gonzalez, Lisa Henricks (Bill) and their children JT and Marina Henricks, Juan Manuel Ortega, and extended family.

Jorge grew up in Santa Barbara and maintained a deep commitment to the community, working for the Santa Barbara News Press for over 15 years until he moved in 2019. In 2019, Jorge moved to Frisco, TX to be closer to his son Byron and family since they meant the world to him. Jorge was an avid bicyclist who loved building and repairing bikes.

We invite you to honor Jorge Ortega Gonzalez’s celebration of life on June 5, 2024, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in Santa Barbara, CA. The service will continue at Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum. On June 4, 2024, at 7 PM, a Rosary will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church.