Ralph Carmel Ortiz

Ralph Carmel Ortiz, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ralph is survived by his four children, Ralph R. Ortiz, Randy Ortiz and wife, Briana, Evette Madrid and husband, James, Valerie Ortiz-Uranga and husband, Thomas; siblings, Geraldine Martinez and husband, Manuel, Emily Naranajo and husband, Leo, Robert Ortiz and wife, Dorothy, and Debbie Mascarenas and husband, Ernest; grandchildren, Amanda, Nevaeh, Elaya, Tommy, Tyler, Alana, Treyson and great-grandson, Levi; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmel and Corina Ortiz. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Post 13 and Knight of Columbus and his beloved golf club “Los Chuecos”. Visitation will be held in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery 501 N. Guadalupe St. in Santa Fe, New Mexico.