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Danny Leroy Ortego entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 79.
Beloved and loving husband of the late Wynell Vidal Ortego for 46 years. Loving father of Kevin Ortego (Vicki), Dannell Hynes (the late Gary), and Crystal Vega (Edward). Devoted Grandfather of Hayley Hynes, Morgan Boudreaux (Sean), Josh Vega, Corey Ortego, Christopher Ortego (Johnna), Kylie Currey (David), and Sierra Currey (Ethan). Beloved Great Grandfather of Paxton & Penelope Boudreaux, Danny, Evelynn & Beau Ortego, and Reya & Wren Plaisance. Loving son of the late Ulysses M Ortego and the late Hilda Rose Naquin Ortego. Danny was the brother of the late Michael Ortego (Lynette). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Danny worked as a maintenance worker for the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Mothe Harvey, 2100 Westbank Expwy, Harvey, LA. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. A memorial Mass will immediately follow. Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation.org in memory of Danny.
You are invited to share condolences and memories by visiting his memorial page at www.mothefunerals.com.
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