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Barbara Ortiz Obituary
Longtime Port Hueneme resident, Barbara Anderson Ortiz, passed away on June 9, 2011, due to complications from a stroke.
Born Barbara Sue Anderson on March 18, 1936, in Ventura, the youngest of three children of Lois and Donald Anderson. Barbara spent her youth in Saticoy, Long Beach and Port Hueneme, attending Hueneme Elementary School and graduating from Oxnard High School. She married John Ortiz in 1952, and the couple remained in Port Hueneme where they raised three children. Barbara earned a B.A. degree from CSU Northridge studying art, continuing later to earn an M.A. degree in childhood education. Barbara fulfilled her lifetime dream of becoming a teacher, her career beginning in 1968 with the Hueneme School District at Hollywood Beach School, where she remained until her retirement in 1995. After moving to Chester, Calif., in 2006, Barbara spent her time sewing, quilting, maintaining extensive vegetable and flower gardens, singing in the local community chorus, and bird watching.
Barbara is survived by her husband, John; children, Catherine, Norman and John; daughter-in-law, Connie; grandsons, John and Nils; brother, Norman Anderson and family; nephew, Donald Anderson and family.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Ortiz
July 15, 2011
Goodbye Mom,
Thank you for my good life. I miss you so much. I love you. Cathy
carol drescher
June 22, 2011
Dear Family of Barbara Ortiz: Sorry to hear about Barbara. She was a loving and caring person that showed in her quilts. I will miss her laughter and smile. Bless you all and put a quilt around you to feel her warmth...
Dama and Louis Hanks
June 20, 2011
Dear John, we offer our love and sympathy to you, John, Norman and Catherine on the passing of lovely Barbara. You two were still newlyweds when we moved there in 1956.I will always connect you and Barbara with the old Harbor Days, Boy Scouts, church, music and talented children. God bless you all.
June 19, 2011
I knew Barbara through the Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Chester. She was one of the loveliest, nicest, sweetest, most humble women I have ever met. What a loss...Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Maureen Burnett (Lake Almanor, CA)
Diane Franz Lombardi
June 18, 2011
Dear John,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear wife. I cherish the memories of our after school chats about your beloved family as you expertly took care of Hueneme Elementary School. You were hands down, the best custodian I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
May God grant you comfort in these memories, now and in the days ahead,
June 18, 2011
John, Cathy, Norman & John Jr,
My heart is aching for this family at this time. I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. She was always so good to me. Even as a teenager when I was the "not so good" babysitter and I so admired her sewing skills. Her beautiful smile and loving, sweet kindness will forever be remembered. I pray for your family.
Mary(Brown)Clay Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
Mark Hatchard
June 17, 2011
Dear Cathy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I remember her from our student symphony days. I haven't seen either of you in yrs. Please contact me and know that I will keep you and the Ortiz Family in my prayers. Mark Hatchard, violist [email protected]
Don and Linda Cody
June 17, 2011
I last heard from Barbara May 31st when she replied that my e-mail made her "chuckle". Well, Barbara often made me chuckle with her very wry humor . . . frequently enhanced with a mischievous smile. John, Catherine, Norman, and John Jr., we've known your wife and mother as a friend, parent,
teacher, and co-worker and will miss her greatly as well. RIP, Barbara.
Richard & Karen Ghering
June 16, 2011
To John and family, Barbara was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed greatly by all in the Chester Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Richard and I love you both, and just know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family and hope that you are comforted by them.
Maggie Green
June 16, 2011
Barbara was sincere and inspirational with her encouragement as she helped me make beginning quilting decisions. Even though I knew her for only a few years, I admired her very much. She will be missed by all. My heart goes out to her family and our prayers are with you.
Caroline Poage
June 16, 2011
I think that I can speak for members of the Geneva Choir and the Chancel Handbell Choir here at First Presbyterian Church in Vallejo when I say that Barbara will be sorely missed. When she was in town, she cheerfully pitched right in and was such an asset, being a quick study and right on key. I was looking forward to getting to know her better in the quilting arena--wonder what celestial quilts will look like?
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time....
Hampton Deck (Pastor)
June 16, 2011
On behalf of everyone in our congregation (First Presbyterian Church in Vallejo, CA), we extend our prayers to your family. Barbara sang in our choir and played bells many times over the past few years when she was visiting Norm. We always enjoyed seeing her and having her share her musical talents with us!
Grace & Peace,
Donna Meyers
June 16, 2011
Oh how I'm going to miss Barbara and her smiling face. I was looking forward to having her at our Quincy Crazy Quilter's Retreat in October. She was such an inspiration to all of us quilters. I'll never forget her humor and giggles! She gave me a fun piece of cow fabric. It will find it's place in a quilt in her memory. God Bless you Barbara until we meet again. My love, Donna Meyers
Janice Jolicoeur
June 16, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing but feel very fortunate to have met her in our quilt guild. What a very loving and special woman. My heart goes out to your family during this time of sadness.
Diane Morrow
June 16, 2011
John and Family,
I am so sad and miss Barbara so much. I know your loss is even more. She loved you all so much. She talked about you all a lot. I feel as if I know you. Barbara was a friend, a mentor and an inspiration to me. She encouraged and urged me to do things I wouldn't have done. We laughed together so much. She loved to learn. She read books about everything. She was the most organized person I have ever known. She will be missed by many in Chester.
Diane Morrow
Chester, CA
Caroline Pyne
June 15, 2011
My condolences to the Ortiz Family at this time. I knew Barbara through the Camarillo Quilters. She was always so helpful and giving - she will be missed.
Tina Benavides
June 15, 2011
To the Ortiz Family,
I was in Mrs. Ortiz's 1st grade class at Hollywood Beach school back in 85-86. She was one of the best teachers I had throughout my school years. I specifically remember her teaching me how to make an oragami bird...I thought she was amazing! May you take comfort in knowing how loved she truly was and how deeply she will be missed.
Sincerely,
Christina Benavides
Val Bourque
June 15, 2011
To Ortiz Family
Barbara inspired all who met her with grace, kindness and love. A true artist in all creative arts: quilting, painting, weaving, paper folding, cooking, baking...just amazing. . How fortunate I am to have known her, taken her classes, and be under her tutieage in quilting. In knowing her, I became a better person and will miss her insights on life. For like quilting,,,, life takes doing. We had the best time at Quincy Quilt Show just a couple of weeks ago. I feel blessed to have spent the time in her company. She was a gracious, insightful, and happy person whose spirit will continue to be with us all. I miss her very much.
12 hugs to all the family.
Val Bourque, friend and President
Chester Piecemakers Quilt Guild
alison reisel
June 15, 2011
thoughts of peace and comfort to my friend Cathy and her family.
Brenda Dickmann
June 15, 2011
Dear Mr. Ortiz and family,
We have known and loved Barbara since our daughter Cortney Dickmann had Mrs. Ortiz as her Kindegarten teacher 22 years ago.
We will miss this beautiful, wonderful woman. We have so many fond memories and pictures.
Love to all of you.
Kevin, Brenda and Cortney Dickmann
Andrea Battaglia
June 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have lots of happy memories of your Mom. She was a beautiful and talented woman.
Much Love,
Andy (Baldwin) Battaglia
Wayne Flaaten
June 15, 2011
John & Family,
I am saddened & shocked to read of Barbara's passing.
She was an outstanding & most professional teacher who touched the lives of many children thru the years.
I will miss hearing about her gardening ventures & life in the great outdoors.
My thots & prayers are with you John.
Godspeed Barbara...
Wayne Flaaten
Whidbey Island,WA
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