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Ortiz, Hector

Appeared in Salvation in Death (c. May 2060)

Personal Information[]

Personality[]

  • Family, church, and community were his strongest loves, and strongest beliefs.[1]

History[]

  • His wife died ten months before he died peacefully in his bed.[2]
  • He opened Abuelo’s when he was twenty-five and named it after his grandfather.[1]
  • Graciela said that there was no friction between the priests and Hector. “Father Flores” used to eat in their restaurant or even in his home.[3]
  • Hector gave Lino a job when he was fifteen; Lino stole from him.[4]
    • Lino respected Mr. Ortiz and, in his way, admired him.[5]

Interesting Facts[]

  • A Catholic, his funeral was held at St. Cristóbal’s; he gave, as gifts, the paten and chalice used during his Requiem Mass.[6]
    • “Father Flores” (Lino), who performed the ritual by request, had known Hector and had heard his final confession only a week before.[7]
  • His favorite saint was Saint Lawrence. St. Lawrence had been grilled to death for his faith and in the way of irony became the patron saint of restaurateurs.[6] He had loved the music of Mass.[8]
  • He was a fixture in the parish; well-loved and well-respected.[9]
  • In good weather, he walked in the mornings and might see Fathers Freeman and Flores during their run.[10]

References[]

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