Catarino “Cato” Ortiz, 78, of Plant City, died Dec. 27, 2016.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Domingo and Joaquina Ortiz. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a retired master sergeant with the United States Air Force, having served in Vietnam. He also was retired from the National Security Agency, where he was a GS15 analyst.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Roberta Ortiz; stepdaughter, Melissa O’Brien (Edward); brother, Phillip Ortiz; sister, Marcella Ortiz; and grandchildren, Casey and Shane O’Brien.
A memorial service was held Jan. 3, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in Plant City.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.