Jason "Peanut" Anthony Ortega, 14, received his angel wings while holding his mom's hand, surrounded by family on June 2, 2018 at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
Born in Ventura County on April 1, 2004, Jason was the son of Michell Ballesteros. He attended Ocean View Jr. High and would have graduated on June 14, 2018.
Peanut enjoyed fishing on the pier with his buddies. He enjoyed hiking with his auntie. Mom showed him how to BBQ which he loved doing for the family on weekends and holidays. He loved playing every sport he could. He enjoyed playing with his dog, Pumpkin, and his lizard, Domi. He loved going to the beach with all his family especially for grunion hunting. He loved reading the Spirit Animal Series. He was a jokester with all who knew him. He never left the house without telling his mom he loved her.
He is survived by his mother, Michell Ballesteros, his Aunt Daniela, his Nanas Cathy, and his Aunt Darlene. He is proceeded in death by his Tatas Bobby Ballesteros.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, June 18, 2018 with a Vigil at 7:00 pm in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in St. Anthony's Church, 2511 S C St, Oxnard.
Thank you to all the staff at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles who did such an amazing job with not only Peanut but with his family as well. Thank you to all of the family and friends who never left his side, and to Ocean View Junior High School.
"Mom loves you to the Moon and back. Until we meet again, my sweet Peanut."