Edward "Ed" Joseph Ortiz

Edward “Ed” Joseph Ortiz, 51, of Vidor passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. Ed was born on February 24, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas to Julio Ortiz.
Ed was part Native American and held on to his heritage beliefs throughout his journey in life. He was a beloved father and a brother to many. Ed was patriotic at heart and a survivalist. He was sarcastic with a loud personality. Ed was blunt and to the point. Ed was the life of the party and had a funny sense of humor. He made friends easily and could blend in with whoever he was around. Ed was always quick to help others and will be missed dearly; especially by his F.D.D.F family.
Ed is preceded in death by his father.
Those left behind to cherish Ed’s memory are his children, Marion Vanderblomen, Ravon Ortiz, Hunter Ortiz and her fiancé, Noah Cash; and Christianna Holley; fiancé, Darla Holley; grandchildren, Katalina Ortiz, Sydnee Myers, Jesse Gutierrez, Jr., Maricella Gutierrez Keira McWillaims; and a host of friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., with the celebration of Ed’s life to begin at 1:00 p.m., at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. Final ride for Ed will begin at Melancon’s Funeral Home, with kick stands up between 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
“Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, love honestly, laugh easy, keep it simple, ride often, ride FREE and never regret anything that makes you smile”.