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Norma Ortega Obituary

Norma T. Ortega VIRGINIA BEACH - Norma Teodoro Ortega, 74, passed away Nov. 20, 2009, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Norma was a beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother whose love and loyalty for her family and friends, generosity, perseverance and sense of humor will be sorely missed. As one of her granddaughters said, "She can now shop whenever she wants in Heaven..." She is survived by her husband, Vivencio "Ben" Ortega; her children and their spouses, Teresita and Al Weiss, Jun and Theresa Ortega, Jeffrey Ortega; her grandchildren, Kade Ortega, Cora Ortega, Mason Ortega and Ella Weiss; her siblings, Virginia deGuzman, Josie Escarel, Tony Teodoro, Napoleon Teodoro, and Consuelo Mendoza; her nine nieces and nephews. The viewing will be at Smith and Williams Funeral Home on Princess Anne Road on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and the funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. You may offer condolences to the family at www. mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 23, 2009.

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Christine Cannella

November 30, 2009

The Cannella family is deeply sadened by Norma's loss. We know how close Ella was to Lita and it just breaks our hearts to think she will not have a chance to see her develop into the beautiful woman mommy Teresita has become. The entire Ortega family is in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

Alexis Elaine Eskridge

November 24, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. Alexis and family

Grace Connelly

November 24, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Auntie Norma. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love,
Grace Irlanda Connelly

Christy Smith

November 23, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love,
Christy

Cosette Livas

November 23, 2009

What a beautiful woman and soul. She will be missed.
My thoughts are with you....

David Barrett

November 23, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a great woman whom I enjoyed and admired growing up. She was always kind and inviting to your friends and I, no matter how much trouble and grief we as teenagers caused her. I know she will be be missed by all who knew and loved her.

The Barrett Family

bill tomesch

November 23, 2009

Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Ortega family. We cannot begin to express how sorry we are for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Love,
The Tomesch family.

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