James Ortego

James Danny Ortego

Grand Coteau Funeral services for Mr. James Danny Ortego, 54, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2007, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the St. Charles Cemetery in Grand Coteau.

Mr. Ortego was born in Fulda, Germany and was a long-time resident of Sunset. He died at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at his residence. He was a yard supervisor for Doug Ashy Lumber Company. He was also a U. S. Army Veteran who served his country for 4 years. As a pastime, he enjoyed playing drums. He also loved spending time with family and friends. He was a student at U. L. Lafayette studying computers. He was a wonderful son, devoted father and brother. He was a friend to all who loved and knew him. He will be sadly missed by all.

Survivors include one son, James D. Ortego of Buford, GA; his mother, Mildred Smith Ortego of Opelousas; one sister, Janet Burns of Sunset; niece, Katie Burns; and great nephew, Cain Michael Savoie.

Mr. Ortego was preceded in death by one son, Danny Ortego; his father, John D. Ortego; and brother-in-law, Ricky Burns.

Visiting hours will be observed from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau. On Friday, visitation will continue from 8 a.m.-time of services in the funeral home. A rosary will be recited at time p.m. on Thursday evening in the funeral home.

Special thanks to Hospice of Acadiana and the P. C. U. Staff at Opelousas General Health System who gave much love and care to James during his short illness.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau.

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
1473 I-49 North Service Road
Grand Coteau, LA  70541
Thursday, July 26, 2007
310 p.m.Fri. 8 a.m.2:00 p.m.

Service

Chapel Service

Sibille Funeral Home
1473 I-49 N. Service Road
Grand Coteau, LA  70541
Friday, July 27, 2007
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

St. Charles Cemetery
174 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA  70541