"Phillip. Thanks to Tino you became one of the fam. You were around my family even more than me and Tino lol. I still see basketball news post I wanna tag you in, i still see funny stuff I wanna post on our chat board and be like that\'s all Philip. I know how much you love Tino and he loves you just as much and we will continue partying with the motto \"this one is for Phillip\" when were together cuz that\'s what you always wanted us to do, we keeping you alive till the day we die then we will meet again and we can continue the party. "
In loving memory of
PhillipPaul Apolinar Ortega-Munoz
April 25, 1993 - November 28, 2020
PhillipPaul Apolinar Ortega-Muñoz
April 25, 1993-November 28, 2020
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.
Tributes
"Philip Paul I was very proud of you when you were born. From that time I always loved you I will never forget you but I will always think of of you always be in my heart. And remember the last talk we had when you were in chemo. Maybe someday I\'ll share what you had told me. I told you I love you very much I gave you a a hug and a kiss you did the same thing gave me a hug and a kiss when I got there. When I left you gave me a hug and a kiss you told me grandma love you very much I told you Phillip I love you very much too."
"Sending my love to the family...I didn?t know Phillip personally but of him....only through his loving mother...?? My heart hurts for each of you and I hope your all able to stand together through the hard days and still find the sunshine. Prayers to all... love you Margaret ??"
"Mi más sentido pésame ? para su esposa y familia. Que Dios les de mucha fortaleza. Descansa en paz. Philipaul?"
"Phillip, honestly sucks you?re no longer with us, but I?m happy you?re no longer in pain or suffering. I met Phillip in middle school and ever since then we chose to stay friends and stay in touch, luckily he won over Samantha?s heart and I was able to build/ gain a new friendship/soul sister. The rest is history, anytime we were all together it was always a good time and I?m sure you all know Phillip was always about having a good time with friends. We miss you, but only god knows why this was your time, in the meantime we?ll continue to honor you with memories and stories so that your story lives on. We love you Phillip and we?ll see you soon. ??"
"My 1st born, 1st Love, My baby always. Love Mom"
"I love you so much babe! You did such an amazing job being a father to the kids and a partner to me! You were and are such an amazing guy, funny, smart, an ass lol but overall just truly one of a kind! More than anything you are SOO extremely brave and strong, for almost 3 years you fought cancer just to be here for the kids and I you were so selfless to do such a thing. You could have easily given up but no you kept fighting. Treatment after treatment, surgery after surgery, hospital after hospital, bad news after bad news. You had anxiety and depression just trying to fight this cancer, you did SO freaking much and delt with so freaking much JUST so you can be here with us. It just got too hard at the end. I am SO incredibly sorry that you put up with so much just for us I feel so bad. But now... man babe your cancer FREE your pain FREE your breathing easy now, you have NO stress, NO pain, NO depression, NO sorrow, NO worry. You can FINALLY relax and just be happy. WE will be okay, we are hurting we are broken BUT we will be okay because your okay and because we know you will be watching over us! Again thank you for being you thank you for teaching me things that I should know \"just in case im not here\" thank you for loving me. I will never forget you. I cant wait to see you again baby "