John Michael Ortiz, a student at Welder Elementary School in Sinton, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. He was 6 years old.

He is survived by his mother Dolores Ortiz of Sinton; his biological mother, Rebecca (Jerry Muniz) Castaneda of Corpus Christi; his biological father, David Castaneda, Sr.; three brothers David Lucas Ortiz, Daniel Lucas Ortiz and Joseph Matthew Ortiz, all of Sinton; two sisters, Jasper Renee Kujan of Killeen, Michelle Elizabeth Ortiz of Sinton; grandmother Olivia Silvas; great-grandmother, Maria Silvas, both of Sinton; two aunts, Susie (Johnny Gomez) Ortiz of Pleasonton and Rachel (Joel Ferrer) of Sinton; five uncles, Teodoro (Avelisia) Ortiz, Jr. of Beeville, Pablo (Carmel) Ortiz of Sinton, Daniel Ortiz of Rosharon, Sammy (Anna) Ortiz of Sinton, Peter (Maria Barrios) of  Sinton; numerous cousins.  

John is preceded in death by his grandfather, Teodoro Ortiz, his maternal great-grandparents, Dionicio Ortiz, Sr., Julia Ortiz, and Reynaldo Silvas.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 2:00 PM. A rosary will be recited Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 7:00 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 10, 2008, 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sinton. Burial to follow at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton.

In lieu of flowers, monetary contributions may be made to Resthaven Funeral Home, 606 S. San Patricio, Sinton, Texas 78387, in John Michael’s memory.