Jovan Michael Garcia Ortiz

July 9, 1986 - March 1, 2021

Jovan Michael Garcia, 34, of Aurora, passed away on March 1, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1986 in Aurora, IL. Jovan was an amazing father, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law and friend. He touched many people in his lifetime and will be deeply missed by those who were able to know and love him. His family was everything to him, and he went above and beyond to care and provide for them. Survivors include his mother, Daisy Ortiz; his father, Margarito Garcia; his fiancé, Nayeli Aranda; his son, Jovan J Garcia, his step-daughter, Amerie Gonzalez; his brother, Donald Altman (Crystal Jenkins); his sister, Daisy Garcia; his nieces and nephews, Brianna, Eliel, Isabella, Cristian, Max, Sebastian, and Phoenix. Jovan was preceded in death by his grandma Dolores Ortiz, his aunt Jennifer Ortiz, his uncles Juan Antonio DeJesus and Joe Ortiz, and his dearest friend Jeffery Dillard. Funeral services will be Friday, March 5, 2021 from 9:30 am at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY to St. Joseph Church at 10:00 am. Fr. Jerome Leake will officiate with interment in Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, March 4, 20201 from 2:00pm until 7:00 pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL. 60506 (630) 631-5500. Due to the ongoing restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks are required for entry, safe distances should be adhered to and guests are asked to pay their respects in a timely fashion and immediately exit the building. We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Contributions to his family can be made by going to the following Gofundme URL set up in his memory: https://gofund.me/be6d48c5 Any amount would be greatly appreciated.