Rudolph Ortega, age 84 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28th surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Janie Ortega and loving father to Debbie (Dan) Valentine and Rudy (Lili) Ortega. Stepdad to Eva (Jim) Dobrowski, Eric Ortega and Nellie Ortega. Cherished "Pa" to Josh, Ryan, Jake, Christian, Nicholas, Alyssa, Amanda, Jake and Haley. He is preceded in death by his mother Maria Luisa and father Peter, his sister Lydia Almaraz, brothers Robert, Roger and Peter and former wife, Virginia. He is survived by his sister Roberta Liscano, brothers Mickey and Ray and numerous nieces and nephews. Rudy was born on December 5th, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. He spent over 20 years in Beaverton, Oregon and his last few years in Wilmington, North Carolina. He worked at Zenith electronics for 37 years before retiring. He volunteered his time in Oregon teaching school children English and working at his church delivering food and clothing to those in need. Rudy was a sweet, caring, lovable, crazy, and wacky guy! He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed telling wild stories, jokes, and being a prankster. He loved music, musicals, cowboy, westerns, and war movies. He was passionate about sports and played softball and bowled in many leagues winning many trophies in his youth. He was a diehard Cubs fan and was thrilled to have witnessed their Championship in 2016. His family is so grateful and blessed to have had him in their lives for 84 years as he faced many health challenges and always bounced back. He will be greatly missed by many.  Visitation Monday July 8, 2024 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL.  Funeral Services Tuesday 9:15 AM to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10:00 AM Mass.  Entombment Maryhill Cemetery Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers donations to Helping Hands (Helping Hands by Sunset Presbyterian Church in Portland Oregon) would be appreciated.  For more funeral info call 847-966-7302