Jorge Ortega Memorial Fund

Hi, my name is Dayle Napier. I am speaking on behalf of the Ortega family.

On Wednesday night, 4th December 2024, Jorge Ortega, 61, who worked as a customer experience assistant for Elizabeth Line. A dedicated member of the railway community for over 24 years was attacked at Ilford station and was taken to hospital with serious head injuries but later passed away from the senseless attack on Friday evening, 6th December 2024. He has lost his life simply for carrying out his job. He was only a couple of hours away from going home to his wife.

Jorge is my friend's dad, and he also was my colleague. I am hoping that people can support his family in this hard and tragic time by donating whatever you can to help give this most incredible man I have ever had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful funeral and help support the family.

"Our dad was the most loving person, the kindest soul you could have the pleasure of meeting. Everyone who has met our dad or who has ever worked with him over the years will tell you this. He had a brilliant mind, enjoyed cooking, loved drawing, and was highly skilled in art. He was an amazing family man and would always put other people first. He loved his grandchildren, and in turn, they adored our dad. He was totally devoted to our mum and loved her beyond what words can describe. Having been together for over 38 years, he is an example of what a great man should be like and a role model that we highly look up to. We can only hope to be like him. Dad is and will always be in our hearts."

Thank you for reading the Ortega's family's heartbreaking story, and thank you so much if you can help in any way. If you are unable to contribute, you can help by sharing this on all social platforms. Thank you again on behalf of the Ortega family.