Jose "Cheo" Ramon Ortiz

Jose “Cheo” Ramon Ortiz
April 30, 1957 – May 21, 2026
Jose “Cheo” Ramon Ortiz, 69, of Kernersville, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026.
Jose, lovingly known as “Cheo”, was born at home in Palmarito, Puerto Rico on April 30, 1957 to Ramon and Antonia.
Cheo started his life as the youngest of 12 children. He was the baby of the family, a fact his sisters never let him forget. He moved to New York in the late 1970s where he later met his wife Lucy. They enjoyed over 45 years together and share three sons, three daughter-in-laws and eight grandchildren.
Cheo was an incredibly hardworking man who was passionate about landscaping. Even after his retirement, he took great pride in maintaining the best yard in the neighborhood. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and relished in watching every game, win or lose, over the many years. He was chronically unserious and always had a joke ready to go no matter the situation. Laughter filled every room he was in. Most of all, Cheo loved his family deeply. He prided himself on being the absolute best husband, father and grandfather. He will be profoundly missed.
Cheo is survived by his wife Lucy, his sons: Jose (Laura), Jesse (Ashley), Jacob (Erica) and grandchildren: Olivia, Alexander, Quentin, Lincoln, Nora, Justin and Wyatt, and many other beloved family and friends.
Cheo was preceded in death by his parents “Monchito” and “Tonita”, brothers; Juan and “Gago”, Sisters; Paquita, Lucy, Mercedes and Chari and grandson Gavin.

All are welcome to attend a celebration of life to be held on Saturday, May 30th at
The Crossing Church
Fellowship Hall
1130 N Main Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
From 2:00PM – 4:00PM
In honor of Cheo, wear your favorite baseball attire.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Elizabeth & Tad Williams Adult Day Center located at 114 W. 30th Street, Suite 400 Winston Salem, NC 27105.

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