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Richard Ortega Sr. died on Feb. 18 after fighting for his life in the hospital for nearly two months. He tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 8, his family told MySA.com. He was 55.Richard Ortega Jr.Show MoreShow Less
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His son, Richard Ortega Jr., said his father worked in the produce department at the H-E-B on 410 and Bandera for 38 years.Richard Ortega Jr.Show MoreShow Less
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Ortega Jr. said his dad loved his time at H-E-B, explaining he stayed so long because the people at his store treated him like family.Richard Ortega Jr.Show MoreShow Less