Luis Javier Gaytan-Ortega

RUTHERFORDTON - Luis Javier Gaytan-Ortega, 67, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 21, 2022 while at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was born in Mexico City to the late Luis Gaytan Medel and Maria Del Carmen Ortega-Silva.

Luis leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Elisa Laura Mercado of the home; son, Luis Carlos Gaytan-Mercado; daughter, Monica Gaytan Mercado; brother, Ruben Gaytan-Ortega; sister, Myriam Gaytan-Ortega; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was a Chemist in the Food Industry for 14 years in Mexico, an Industrial Chemist at Glenoit Corporation for 7 years and worked with Environmental Services for Advent Health for 12 years. He enjoyed everything outdoors including visiting waterfalls, hiking in Cherokee, soccer, painting on canvas, gardening, discovering new places and most of all spreading God's love. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services are to be held at Fletcher Seventh- Day Adventist Church, 1141 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Rutherford Chapel of Forest City is honored to serve the Gaytan-Ortega Family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

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