Jose Natividad Ortiz, age 46 passed away on January 24, 2023. He was born in Los Fresnos, Texas, and was resident of Zolfo Springs, Florida for 30 years. He attended St. Michaels Catholic Church: He was a loving Father, and his greatest joy was being around his family and being outdoors.

He was a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by children, Vanessa and (Austin) Judah, Aaliyah and (Eric) Miranda, Brother, Javier Ortiz, Jaime Ortiz, Noe Ortiz, Adan Ortiz, Jose A Ortiz, Faustino Ortiz III, His sisters Stephanie Ortiz, Yesenia Ortiz and Olga Mier. He was also survived by his soon to be 1st Grandchild, and 15 nieces and nephews.

A visitation will take place at Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Home in Wauchula, Florida on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 10:00-12:00, and the service will be at 12:00PM at Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Home in Wauchula, Florida. Burial will follow at Wauchula City Cemetery, Wauchula, Florida. Father Juan Florenz will Officiate.

Online condolences may be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Wauchula, Florida