Dodge City - Jorge Abraham Ortiz, 23, died May 21, 2022 at Brighton, Colorado.  He was born on April 13, 1999 at Dodge City, Kansas the son of Jorge Luis and Rocio Adriana (Martinez) Ortiz.

Jorge attended Cimarron schools from first grade to his sophomore year of high school where he was involved in sports such as football, track, and wrestling. He graduated from Dodge City High School and later obtained a certificate from the Tulsa Welding School and worked as a welder for MJE Livestock Equipment.

He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Jorge was a selfless person with a tender heart and had such a beautiful, big, bright smile. He was sweet and compassionate. He loved to make people comfortable and was always willing to help. Jorge was a great friend among many other things. He might seem shy at first but he liked to live life on the edge. He enjoyed weightlifting and working out. He liked to work on his truck and wanted to build his own ranchito. He also loved his dog, Pops more than anything. Jorge had many plans. He will be greatly missed by all.

Jorge is survived by his parents; siblings, Cassandra Ortiz of Emporia, KS, Jonathan Ortiz-Martinez of Roland Park, KS, and Ivan Ortiz of Dodge City, KS; paternal grandparents, Luis Ortiz and Leticia Rivera; maternal grandparents, Bertha Lara and step-grandfather, Andres Lara; and many extended family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Church of Christ on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rogelio Medina presiding.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City.  Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from Noon to 8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Jorge Ortiz Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.