Victorino Ortez

Victorino Ortez was born 23 Mar 1904 in Colton, CA
Thomas Ortez & "Louisa" Gerarda Contreras. HIs mother died when he was a young boy. on 12 Oct 1906 in Colton, CA. He had several siblings and one brother died young according to his juvenile record. His other siblings were. 

Leonardo Ortez
Thomasa Ortez
Lorenza Ortez
Victoriano Ortez

Luisa Ortez


Victorino Ortez
At age 12 this little boy was employed picking grapes. He got into trouble with some neighborhood kids and on 22 Nov 1915 he was admitted to Whittier Reform School in Los Angeles, CA. He father Thomas at the time was employed at the Colton Cement Co..

Why placed in Juvenile Custody?

1. Conduct
2 Family Conditions
3. Mental Conditions
4. Physical Condition
5. Summary of influences caused conditions
6. Recommendations

He was stealing, bicycle, $25, brass
wont listen to his father or his sisters
truancy 

He would spend the money on picture shows.

He was placed on parole 23 Oct 1919 and finally discharged on 25 Mar 1920 when he became 16. 






I only found one census record for the family, Mom was still alive.


Colton, CA 1910


He married Amelia Molina born 1909 married 7 Aug 1929 Orange Co., CA. He died 11 Nov 1980 Anaheim, Orange, CA. I did not find a Findagrave memorial for him.

I am so happy he seemed to have a good life after he grew up. I didn't find any more criminal records for him. Losing his mom had to of been so hard on this family. His 14 year old sister was left in charge while dad had to work so they could live. How heart breaking.







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