In Loving Memory
Manuel Ruben Orta, Sr.

Manuel Ruben Orta, Sr.

12/9/1935  —  7/30/2014


Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Manuel Ruben Orta, Sr. December 9, 1935 - July 31, 2014

Manuel Orta, Sr. of Groves passed away at his residence on July 31, 2014.Manuel was born in Port Arthur on December 9, 1935 to Anna Maria Collazo and Domingo Orta. He was a Supervisor for Great Lakes Carbon for 35 years. Manuel was of the Catholic faith. Manuel proudly served his country in the United States Army. Manuel is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Anna Maria Garcia Orta; brothers, Efrain Orta, Gonzalo Orta, David Orta and Leonardo Orta. He is survived by his wife, Elda Oyervides Orta of Groves, TX; daughters, Carmen Blanton of Port Arthur, TX, Maria Morrell of Groves, TX, Elizabeth Reiter of Willis, TX, Elda Orta of Groves, TX; sons, Henry Orta of Groves, TX, Ricky Orta of Katy, TX, Manuel Orta, Jr. of Groves, TX Gabriel Orta of Friendswood, TX; sister, Carmen Orta Pina of Port Arthur, TX; brothers, Raul Orta of Nederland, TX, Jose Orta of Port Arthur, TX; 27 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 3, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with a rosary prayed at 6:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 4, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 3648 S/Sgt. Lucian Adams Drive, Port Arthur with Rev. T.R. Blanco officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Special thanks to Harbor Hospice and Cathy Gohlke for all their help and support.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

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Manuela And George Hemler August 11, 2014
Our deepest sympathy and love.
Janie Greenway August 4, 2014
Mrs. Orta and Family - Prayers and thoughts coming your way. May you find comfort and hope through your strong faith. Lance's First Methodist-Beaumont family is praying for all of you.
Patty Binegar August 4, 2014
Prayers for all the Orta family! He was a great man,and will be very much missed!
Pete & Shirley De La Cruz August 4, 2014
Pete & Shirley De La Cruz has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
Felix Ramirez August 3, 2014
Rest in peace Ruben. You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Fawcett August 3, 2014
R.I.P Mr. Orta, you will be missed. You were a great man.
Bert Black August 3, 2014
To have worked with and have known you enriched my life and all those who knew you. A true family man and great provider. We will miss you. RIP Ruben
Mitchell & Kathy Meekins August 3, 2014
You will be missed....rest in peace
Fr. Kevin L. Badeaux August 2, 2014
Dear Orta Family, Pesame mucho! I regret that I will not be able to attend any of the services as I will be out of town for the weekend. Please be assured of my prayers and sincerest condolences. In Christ's love, Fr. Kevin
Natalie Picazo August 2, 2014
Sincere condolences to the entire Orta Family... May God wrap his loving arms around you all in this time of grief... YSIC
Robert Dickie August 2, 2014
He left the world a better place . Peace be with him and his family.
Pat & Iris O'Niell August 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the aorta family. He is now a shining star in heaven. May God bless and keep all of you in His care. Love, Iris & Pat
Pat And Mary Sullivan August 2, 2014
Or sincerest sympathies are with the Orta family. May God bless your families with his strength and love to get through these times. And, may he be waiting at the pearly gates of heaven to welcome Manuel to eternal life.
Allen Pearson August 2, 2014
Mr. Orta is a very special man who had a positive impact on my life growing up. My heart broke as soon as I heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Orta family who are like my brothers and sisters. I wish I could be there for you. My deepest regards!
Clay & Trudi Belanger August 1, 2014
Our deepest condolences to all of the Orta family. My God wrap His loving arms around each of you and hold you near to Him during these difficult times. Your father was a great man and wonderful example of unconditional love to all! We love you all and will continue to pray for you

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