Don Miguel Ortega, one of the eldest residents of Ventura died Sunday afternoon at 3pm from the effects of a fall from his mule. He had attained the ripe age of 81 years, lacking a few days and was exceedingly robust and active for one of his age, up to the time of the accident which caused his death.
Don Miguel was a quiet, orderly and respected citizen and had the good will of everyone.
Don Emidio was born in Santa Barbara county in 1813, being 81 years of age at the time of his death. He moved to Ventura county at an early age with his parents. He enjoyed good health and bid fair to live for many years, but met painful injuries on Thursday of last week. Injuries so seriously he gradually succumbed and died Monday afternoon.
He was married for 57 years and leaves a widow. Many of his relatives being present from Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and San Diego.
He leaves a widow, 8 sons and 4 daughters and a large circle of old and intimate friends to mourn his death.
His funeral which occurred Wednesday afternoon was about the largest ever seen in this place.
Children:
1. Emilio Carlos Ortega of Los Angeles, CA
2. Victor Ortega of Paso Robles, CA
3. John (Juan) Ortega, San Diego, CA
4. Mrs. Maria Ortega Ustusaustequi of Ventura, CA
5. Mrs. Mary Ortega Reyes of the Cuyama, CA
6. Mrs. Victoria Erasma Ortega Candelot, San Fernando, CA
7. Mrs. Refugia Ortega Wilson of San Diego, CA

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Per Huntington.org Baptism Records, http://missions.huntington.org/BaptismalData.aspx?ID=465: Emigido Miguel Ortega was baptized 10 May 1813 Mission Santa Barbara #00428. Father stated as Juan Ortega, baptized Mission San Diego #00463X, military status cabo distinguido. Mother is stated as Rafaela Arellanes, baptized Mission San Gabriel #01810X. Godparents are FranciscaYorba and Francisco Ortega [married]. Officiant and Recorder is Luis Gil de Taboada.
Contributed by Terry Chaffee. 09/29/16