Samuel "Sam" Ortiz

Name: Memorial Service for Samuel "Sam" Ortiz
Start: 2026-02-10T18:00:00ZT1:00PM
Location: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

June 30, 1946 - February 3, 2026 (Age 79)

Fort Wayne, IN

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Samuel "Sam" Ortiz died on February 3, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

Died: February 3, 2026
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Record basis: Public record
Details: 79 words · memorial text

Samuel "Sam" Ortiz, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2026. Sam was a dedicated postal worker and a beloved baseball coach who spent his evenings mentoring young athletes at local parks. He was known for his steady faith, his love of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, and the way he remembered every neighbor's name. Sam is survived by his wife, Maria; children Olivia and Daniel; and five grandchildren who called him "Coach" even at home.

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