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Danilo Porquez Ortega, RN-CCRN, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 following a long illness. Danilo was a very talented, caring, and compassionate nurse who fought for nurse and patient advocacy. He had a long and accomplished career as a critical care registered nurse, specializing in open heart recovery. Danilo was a lifelong Catholic. Preceded in death by his father, Dr. Rafael Ortega. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ortega; sons, Rafael Ortega, Taz Scott, Ryker Scott; daughter, Isabella Scott; mother, Dr. Amparo Ortega; sister and brother-in-law, Anna Ortega-Broughton and Scott Broughton and niece, Gisele Broughton. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. The funeral mass will be held at 10am, Thursday, September 14th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, on Vine Street, Knoxville, TN. Interment will follow in Lynnhurst Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com
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October 26, 2017
Raffe Ortega
September 14, 2017
Kellee Horton
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 13, 2017
Tanya, Vinny & John Paul (Porquez) Calingasan
Hello Cousin! (That's the greeting that my manong Dary always greeted me with.) Our family is heartbroken but we know you are rejoicing in heaven. We love you! All our love and prayers are with you and your beloved family.
September 13, 2017
Terry Simmons
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 13, 2017
Laura Casto Hammonds
Stephanie and Anna, My heart cries for you as you go through this. I have awesome memories of Danny and wanting to smack him as often as hug him. He challenged us as nurses and always set the bar high. He helped shape many dedicated nurses.
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