Mr. Artemio Acosta Ortega, loving husband, Father, grandfather and friend passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 95, on Monday November 13 2023.

Artemio was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on May 3, 1928. Artemio was a United States Army veteran and was passionate about business and real estate. Together, with his late wife, Mrs. Lilia Uveda Ortega (d. 2012), very hard working parents, during their early years of marriage they owned and operated several successful restaurants. An old-fashioned car-hop restaurant Tony's Drive-Inn on Culebra Rd. The Original Alamo Café on Alamo Street, and The Copper Kettle Cafeteria in Downtown San Antonio by the old courthouse.

In 1966 dad and mom purchased A&L Food Store, a meat market and neighborhood grocery store, which was recognized by the City of San Antonio in September 2016 for his contributions and dedication to the community, which he managed proudly for over 55 years including  his real estate business, We will continue with our parents' legacy.

Artemio was guided in life by his Catholic faith, his devotion to his family, dedication to his businesses, and pride of his culture. Artemio is remembered for his interest in history, his sense of humor, and generosity to his family, friends, and customers.

Artemio was preceded in death by his wife, Lilia Uveda Ortega; his parents, Mr. Salvador and Mrs. Catalina Acosta Ortega; brothers, Armando Ortega, Salvador Ortega; sisters, Yolanda Garcia, Catalina Murguia, and Angie Vazquez.

Artemio is survived by his beloved sons, Artemio Uveda Ortega Jr of Dallas, Armando Salvador Ortega (wife Yolanda) of Atlanta, Daniel Uveda Ortega (wife Rosario), Adolfo Uveda Ortega, and only daughter Anna Luisa Ortega. Artemio is further survived by his 2 granddaughters, Veronica Ortega of Boston and Liliana Ortega; sister, Rosario O. Martinez and brother, Jesse Ortega, along with extended cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Artemio will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the community.

Funeral Services

Visitation will begin on Sunday, November 19th at 4:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00pm at the Angelus Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, November 20th at 9:30am at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower.

Burial will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2