PhillipPaul Ortega- Muñoz of Buda, Texas passed away on November 28, 2020. He was born April 25, 1993, in Austin, Texas, to Felipe Muñoz and Margaret Ortega.
PhillipPaul graduated from Crockett High School class of 2011. That is where he met his high school sweetheart Samantha Rodriguez. He enjoyed playing basketball, barbequing with his friends, and washing his truck. He had a passion for all animals and wanted a yard full of pets.
He deeply loved his beautiful daughter Serenity Muñoz and to his son, Samuel Muñoz, his daddy was his hero.
PhillipPaul was an entrepreneur and business partner with father-in-law Rosalió (Leo) Rodriguez, II at Top G’s Snow Cones & Roasted Corn and Catering. PhillipPaul was a provider for his family. In his past times, he loved watching the LA Lakers and having his friends over for a BBQ. Thank you to his Crockett High school friends that brought laughter, tacos, and beer (Twisted Tea).
Left to cherish his memory are his father, Felipe Muñoz (Loriann); his mother Margaret Diaz (Erik); his brothers, Nathaniel Muñoz and his children, Andrew Hudspeth, Angel Muñoz, and Florentino Muñoz; his sister Aaryanna Muñoz, his loving wife Samantha Rodriguez-Muñoz and his children Serenity & Samuel Muñoz.
In his early years, PhillipPaul celebrated his faith by receiving his Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation at San Jose Catholic Church. During his two-year fight with cancer, his loving wife Samantha was by his side. He was surrounded by his family, friends, and fur babies during his battle. In his final days, he found peace, comfort, and strength in our Lord. His last service was at Shoreline-South.
PhillipPaul was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather Paul Ortega, grandparents, Baptismal Godfather Frank and Janie Ortega, and baby angel siblings, also including Benita Moreno, Florentino Moreno, Manuel J. Salas, and Jose Luis Barrios.
Pallbearers will be all his brothers Nathaniel Muñoz, Andrew Hudspeth, Angel Muñoz, Florentino Muñoz, Brother-n-Law Rosalió Rodriguez, III, and his Uncle Jesse Muñoz.
Honorary Pallbearers: Adrian Garmendez, Daddas Ortega, Eli Ortega, Julian Ortega, Tony Ortega, Anthony Clark, and Nicholas Smith.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM and a Rosary & Memorial Service at 7 PM on Wednesday, December 02, 2020. The Mass of Resurrection will be on Thursday, December 03, 2020, at 10 AM. Both services will be at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda, Texas.
There will be a private rite of committal at a later date. Due to COVID, no reception will follow the funeral.
