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Carl A. Orto

  • May 19, 1933 - July 16, 2010
  • Loveland, Colorado
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“Pat,you have been in our minds and prayers. May the good memories of all your years together sustain you.Carl was such a neat guy, always had that...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Dean and Jo Ann Ostrom - Loveland, CO

“My Condolences to the Orto family. Carl always had a big smile and a funny joke to tell.(He thought his jokes were funny!)He'd laugh so hard. I loved...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Cathy Schaefer - Ft. Collins, CO

“Larry and Kay, My sincere sympathy to you both and all of your family. Jean Walent ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Jean Walent - Loveland, CO

“Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Carl was a great guy! Take care. ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Mary Jablonski - Loveland, CO

“Carl was always so proud of his family. He also took great pride in his work and kept those schools in terrific shape. Carl always had a smile on...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Terry Schueler - Longmont, CO

“I am so sorry to hear about Carl. He was a dear friend and a great co-worker. I worked with him for several years. You could not have met a better...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Marty Bonser - Loveland, CO

“We are so sorry for your loss. We love Rhonda and Nick very much and have spoken about Carl many times over the years. Our heartfelt condolences to...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jim & Patricia Willingham - TX


Carl Orto, 77, of Loveland passed away on July 16, 2010 at the McKee Medical Center Hospice Unit. He was born on May 19, 1933 in Savanna, IL, to Carl L. and Ella (Bowers) Orto. On January 18, 1953 he married Patricia Falls at the First United Methodist Church in Thomson, IL. While residing in Savanna, IL, he was a Volunteer Fireman for 10 years. Carl worked as a Supervisor at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Freeport, IL. In 1979, Carl and Pat moved to Loveland, where he retired from the Thompson Valley School District. He was the Lead Custodian at the Laurene Edmondson and Cottonwood Plaines Schools. He enjoyed camping and family gatherings. Carl had a passion for anything pertaining to cars and racing. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, and a great-grandson. He is survived by his wife, Pat Orto of Loveland; a son, Lawrence (Mary Kay) Orto; daughters, Rhonda Orto (Nicholas Kanger) of Austin, TX, Kathy (Joseph) Bruehler of Springfield, VA, and Barbara (John) Petta of Melbourne Beach, FL; a sister, Mary Kelley; 2 nephews; a niece; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Recitation of the Rosary, followed by a Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Inurnment Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial Contributions can be made to Foothills Gateway or to Pathways Hospice in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525.