Francisco Emilio Ortega

HEYBURN - Francisco Emilio Ortega, 85, of Heyburn, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Frank (as he was affectionately known) was born June 6, 1931, in Monte Vista, Colo., to Manual and Genevieve Ortega. He worked owning and operating his own bakery for more than 30 years, after which he later went to work for and retired from Safeway as a baker. Most recently, he has had his own locksmith business in his home in Heyburn. Frank was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Oakland Raiders and the Oakland A’s. His family was the utmost of importance and he simply adored his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie Ortega of Heyburn; his children, Francisco (Carol) Ortega of Lodi, Calif., Aurora Garcia of Declo, Matthew (Denise) Ortega of Las Vegas, Nev., and Toby Rego (a grandson he and his wife adopted along with Rego’s brother, David) of Heyburn; four grandchildren, Yolanda, Natalie, Luke, and Emilio; and four great-great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Mya, Cristian, and Uriah.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, David, who also died in the automobile accident.

A joint funeral service for Frank and his son, David, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Mountain View Christian Center, 317 W. 27th St., in Burley, where a viewing for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Officiating will be Jim Powell.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.