Alberto Ortega, Jr.

Alberto Ortega, Jr., 51, of Siler City, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Siler City Center.

Alberto was born in Mercedes, TX on November 17, 1970, the son of Alberto Ortega, Sr. and Hilda Quirogo.

Mr. Ortega was a very hard worker, spending his years as a mechanic for the textile industry. He was a loving grandfather, always spending time with his grandchildren. Alberto enjoyed getting to go out fishing in his spare time. Alberto is preceded in death by his father, Alberto Ortega, Sr.

Alberto is survived by his mother, Hilda Ortega; children, Bryanna Ortega and Alberto Ortega, III.; daughter in law, Maria Mendoza; step daughter, Victoria Chavez and husband Raul; grandchildren, Adam and Aurora Ortega; step grandchildren, Erik Lopez, Jr., Katherine and Juan Alvarez, Ariana, Jacquelyn, Dayanna and Delilah Chavez; and sister, Betty Ortega.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N. Second Ave., Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM in the Smith & Buckner Chapel.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Ortega family.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com