Friday, March 27, 2009

James Delfin Ordaz


Our dear companion and friend, James Delfin Ordaz, age 42, came to rest on Sunday March 22, 2009, at his home in Bellevue, Idaho.

Delfin was born on March 30, 1966 in Salinas, California to Shirley and Anthony Ordaz. He is survived by his beloved Laurie Lindsey and her three daughters, Melisa (Cory) James, Ryan (Garret) Roche, and Shelly Lindsey; grandchildren Tevan and Idris James, Luella, Fionn, and Ronan Roche; his mother Shirley Ordaz; sisters Tonnette (Jim) Kennison, Laurie (Nick) Palmer, and brother Tom Ordaz.

Delfin's younger years were spent in California, Jerome and Montana. He moved to Ketchum when he was 18. A big fish in a small pond, he boasted he was a friend to more people in the Valley than anyone. He loved people.

Delfin was known as "The Pizza King" at Whiskey Jacque's, where he worked for 12 years. Everyone in the Valley had eaten at least one "Delfin Supreme," and had traded him something for a pizza at one time or another. He prided himself on being the only person who could throw a pizza over the rafters at Whiskey's. Our Pizza King eventually retired his toss, going to work for Erwin Excavation where he enjoyed 11 years as a heavy equipment operator. He genuinely loved his work and fellow employees.

His passions included his dogs, his garden, high school football, riding bareback bucking horses, and fishing. Delfin was an animal lover and truly cherished his two dogs, Murphy and Roxy. An avid gardener, this is the time of year he would love the most, being able to see the green grass emerge and his tulips bloom.

Delfin often sported his old high school football jersey, so proud it would still fit. He was a true cowboy, and even with his bareback rodeo days well behind him, he knew there was still no horse he couldn't break. He could regularly be found at Magic either ice fishing or launching his boat, The Blue Fin. Magic Reservoir was a special place always near and dear to Delfin's heart. This is where he met Laurie one romantic summer night that lasted 12 beautiful years. His voice, his laugh, and his big brown eyes will be missed forever.

Here's to you Fin; we love you forever, we will miss you deeply and we thank you for all the kindness, laughter and generosity that you gave.

Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Wood River Chapel and one hour prior to the memorial service at 11:00 am Saturday, March 28, 2009

Cremation is set to follow the service, under the care of Wood River Chapel of Hailey, Idaho. The obituary and a guest book are available at www.woodriverchapel.com.




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