Lance Orta, 27, of Port Neches, Texas died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born February 20, 1985 in Port Arthur, Texas to Xavier Orta and Debra Thornton Orta. Lance was a 2003 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. Survivors include his parents, Xavier and Debra Orta; son, Julien Orta and his mother Brittany Bledsoe; three brothers, Heath, Osman and Emilio; grandparents, Raul Orta and Ben and Shirley Thornton; aunt, Minita Morgan and husband Gary; uncle, Raul Orta, Jr.; two nieces and two nephews and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins. Lance was preceded in death by his grandmother, Minerva Orta and uncle, Bobby Orta. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Shane Baxter officiating at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches.