Ricardo Orta, Jr. entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on October 2, 2008 at Valley Medical Hospital. He was born in Carrizo Springs, Texas and raised in Morgan Hill. He was an avid Raider fan, voracious reader, and enjoyed fishing with his uncles. He was a loving son to Balvina Orta of Gilroy, brother to Jose Orta (Angelique) of San Jose, Rene Orta of Gilroy, and uncle to Richard Orta (Heidi) of Gilroy, Lee Oda Orta of Henderson, Nevada, grandson to Manuela Orta of Morgan Hill, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. His was preceded in death by his father Ricardo Orta, Sr. and brother Eduardo, both of Morgan Hill. The celebration of his life will be private.