IN LOVING MEMORY OF CARLOS M. ORTHA GARCIA
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Carlos M. Ortha Garcia, who entered into the Lord's eternal home on July 16, 2026, at the age of 83.
Carlos was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, but it was in Caracas, Venezuela, where he spent most of his life, built his home, raised his family, and created memories that will be cherished forever. In his later years, he made his home in Medford, Massachusetts.
He was the beloved husband of Altagracia Hernandez de Ortha ("Grace") and the cherished son of the late Manuel Ortha and Delia Garcia.
Carlos earned a degree in Economics from the Central University of Venezuela (UCV). He later completed specialized studies in HVAC at the University of Wisconsin and earned a postgraduate degree in Finance from Universidad Santa María (USM). Throughout his professional career, he held senior leadership positions at General Electric in Venezuela. He later founded and successfully operated his own HVAC company for many years before enjoying a well-earned retirement. Yet, his greatest accomplishment was never his professional career—it was the life he built with his family, providing them with love, stability, and every opportunity to succeed.
Carlos embraced life wholeheartedly. He loved to travel, exercised every day, and never lost his passion for soccer, a sport he enjoyed playing in his younger years. His Catholic faith was the cornerstone of his life. He remained actively involved in the Church, where he found strength, comfort, and hope.
Those who had the privilege of knowing Carlos will remember him for his humility, unwavering work ethic, perseverance, kindness, integrity, and the warmth with which he treated everyone he met. Above all, Carlos was a devoted family man. He honored his mother with deep love and devotion throughout her life and was a constant source of love and support to his sisters and nephews and nieces. His greatest joy was being surrounded by his family, especially as "Nono" to his beloved grandchildren—Aaron, Ariana, Philip, and Anabelle—who were the light of his life.
Carlos was a loving father to Carlo Adrián, Carlomagno, Karla, and Sasha, and a cherished father-in-law to Silvia, Franklin, and Paul.
Today, he is reunited in eternal peace with his beloved son, Carlomagno, who always remained close to his heart.
Carlos's greatest legacy is the family he built with love, the values he instilled, and the example of a life defined by faith, humility, integrity, and gratitude. His memory will live on forever in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Benedict Church, 21 Hathorn Street, Somerville, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in celebrating Carlos's life, giving thanks for his many blessings, and entrusting his soul to the Lord.
SPANISH TRANSLATION
Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Carlos M. Ortha García, quien partió a la casa del Señor el 16 de julio de 2026, a la edad de 83 años.
Carlos nació en Guayaquil, Ecuador, pero fue en Caracas, Venezuela, donde pasó la mayor parte de su vida, construyó su hogar, formó su familia y creó recuerdos que perdurarán para siempre. En sus últimos años residió en Medford, Massachusetts.
Fue el amado esposo de Altagracia Hernández de Ortha (“Grace”) y el querido hijo de los recordados Manuel Ortha y Delia García.
Carlos se graduó como Economista en la Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV). Posteriormente, realizó estudios de especialización en HVAC en la Universidad de Wisconsin, así como un posgrado en Finanzas en la Universidad Santa María (USM). A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, ocupó cargos de alto liderazgo en General Electric en Venezuela. Más adelante, fundó y dirigió con éxito su propia empresa de HVAC durante muchos años, antes de disfrutar de una merecida jubilación. Sin embargo, su mayor orgullo nunca fue su carrera profesional, sino la vida que construyó junto a su familia, brindándoles amor, estabilidad y un futuro lleno de oportunidades.
Carlos disfrutaba plenamente de la vida. Le encantaba viajar, mantenerse activo haciendo ejercicio todos los días y nunca perdió su pasión por el fútbol, deporte que practicó con entusiasmo durante su juventud. Su fe católica fue el pilar de su vida; participó activamente en la Iglesia y encontró en ella fortaleza, consuelo y esperanza.
Quienes tuvieron la dicha de conocerlo lo recordarán por su sencillez, su incansable ejemplo de trabajo y perseverancia, su bondad, su rectitud y la calidez con la que trataba a todos. Pero, por encima de todo, Carlos fue un hombre de familia; siempre honró con amor y dedicación a su madre, y estuvo presente con cariño y apoyo para sus hermanas y sobrinos. Su mayor felicidad era compartir con los suyos y, especialmente, ser el “Nono” de sus adorados nietos: Aaron, Ariana, Philip y Anabelle, quienes fueron la luz de su vida.
Fue un padre amoroso para sus hijos Carlo Adrián, Carlomagno, Karla y Sasha, y un querido suegro para Silvia, Franklin y Paul. Hoy se reúne en la eternidad con su amado hijo, Carlomagno, a quien llevó siempre en su corazón.
El mayor legado de Carlos es la familia que formó con amor, los valores que sembró y el ejemplo de una vida marcada por la fe, la humildad, la integridad y la gratitud. Su recuerdo permanecerá para siempre en los corazones de quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo y amarlo.
La familia recibirá a quienes deseen acompañarlos en la Iglesia St. Benedict, ubicada en 21 Hathorn Street, Somerville, Massachusetts, el miércoles 29 de julio, de 9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m., seguido de la Santa Misa a las 11:00 a.m. Familiares y amigos están cordialmente invitados a celebrar su vida, dar gracias por su vida y encomendar su alma al Señor.