Karen-Ortiz-Obituary

Karen Eylin Ortiz

San Antonio, Texas

Sep 10, 1998 – Aug 4, 2021 (Age 22)

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BORN
September 10, 1998
DIED
August 4, 2021
AGE
22
LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas

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A beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, Karen Ortiz left this world unexpectedly, at the age of 22, on August 4, 2021. Born in Laredo, TX on September 10, 1998 to Juan Ortiz and Nidia Valdes, Karen grew up between Laredo, Tx and Houston, TX. In her early life she lived in Laredo, Texas where she attended elementary school. Then moved Houston where she attended Hopper Middle School. Karen graduated from Cy-Creek Highschool in Houston TX , where she completed the Airforce ROTC program. She then attended San Antonio College and was a Senior at UTSA University of Texas in San Antonio. She was a member of the San Antonio College Student Leaders and the Student Government Association and on the Campus Activities Board. In 2018 she won the Outstanding Student Leader Award and she was elected the President of the Student Government Association as well. Karen loved being active in her school and community where she helped organize several charity events such as the San Antonio Fiesta Flambeau Parade, A Tribute to the First Responders, Antojitos Festival, SAC Alumni Magazine Launch Party and Alumni Mixer, College Student Leadership Summit, SAC ScreamFest, and the campus Holiday Fun Run to name a few. Karen looked forward to graduating with a Bachelors in Business Administration and settling down in San Antonio, Texas. Karen was a loving and compassionate person who loved to be silly. She loved her father very much and loved to joke around with him. She loved family nights and was at all the family events. She loved music a lot and loved dancing and singing with her aunts. She was adored by little children because of her soft and gentle nature. She spent time reading to children and was a student teacher in the Early Childhood Education program at her high school and hoped to be a mother one day. Karen cared about people in the purest way and was surely a little angel who spent time on earth. She will be deeply missed by all who met her. Those she'll meet in heaven include her brother and her Grandfather. She is survived by her father Juan Ortiz, her mother Nidia Valdes, her grandmother Dominga (Mema) Ortiz, Her aunts and Uncle. She is also survived by the many cousins that loved her very much. Hija querida, nieta, sobrina, prima y amiga, Karen Ortiz dejó este mundo inesperadamente, a la edad de 22 años, el 4 de agosto de 2021. Nacida en Laredo, TX el 10 de septiembre de 1998, hija de Juan Ortiz y Nidia Valdés, Karen creció internacionalmente entre Texas. En sus primeros años de vida vivió en Laredo, Tx. Luego, su padre la trajo a Houston para estudiar, donde asistió a la Escuela Intermedia Hopper, Karen se graduó de Cy-Creek Highschool en Houston TX, donde completó el programa ROTC de la Fuerza Aérea. Luego asistió a San Antonio College y fue estudiante de último año en la Universidad UTSA de Texas en San Antonio. Fue miembro de los Líderes Estudiantiles de San Antonio College y de la Asociación de Gobierno Estudiantil y en la Junta de Actividades del Campus. En 2018 ganó el Premio al Líder Estudiantil Sobresaliente y también fue elegida Presidenta de la Asociación de Gobierno Estudiantil. A Karen le encantaba ser activa en su escuela y comunidad, donde ayudó a organizar varios eventos de caridad, como el Desfile de La Fiesta Flambeau de San Antonio, Un tributo a los socorristas, Festival de Antojitos,, SAC Alumni Magazine Launch Party and Alumni Mixer, College Student Leadership Summit, SAC ScreamFest y el campus Holiday Fun Run, por nombrar algunos. Karen esperaba graduarse con una Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas y establecerse en San Antonio, Texas. Karen era una persona amorosa y compasiva. Ella amaba mucho a su padre y le encantaba bromear con él. Le encantaban las noches familiares y estaba en todos los eventos familiares. Amaba mucho la música y le encantaba bailar y cantar con sus tías. Ella era adorada por los niños pequeños debido a su naturaleza suave y gentil. Pasó tiempo leyendo a los niños y fue maestra de estudiantes en el programa de Educación de la Primera Infancia en su escuela secundaria y esperaba ser madre algún día. . Karen se preocupaba por la gente de la manera más pura y seguramente era un pequeño ángel que pasaba tiempo en la tierra. Será profundamente extrañada por todos los que la conocieron. Los que conocerá en el cielo incluyen a su hermano y su abuelo. Le sobreviven su padre Juan Ortiz, su madre Nidia Valdés, su abuela Dominga (Mema) Ortiz, sus tías y su tío. También le sobreviven los muchos primos que la amaban mucho.

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I met you when you lived in laredo. We used be friends. We laughed together a lot. We talked about boys, school, family, our hopes, dreams, and what ever non-sense that came to mind and brought us giggles. I will your beautiful soul. I still can't believe this happened. I will never see you again, and that feels just plain wrong. We have all been robbed. You didn't deserve this. I hope to see you again, even in just dreams, don't hesitate to stop my love.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Karen you were so full of life and energy. You were one of Kelsey’s best friends and I thank you for always being there for her. We shared a birthday and you’d always say we got along because we were virgos. It doesn’t feel real that you are gone. I hope you find peace in your suddenly passing. We miss you very much.

Karen you were so full of life and energy. You were one of Kelsey’s best friends and I thank you for always being there for her. We shared a birthday and you’d always say we got along because we were virgos. It doesn’t feel real that you are gone. I hope you find peace in your suddenly passing. We miss you very much.

This is crazy I literally opened Facebook and I thought she was being awarded with something it really hurts hearing the news we were friends in high school freshman year she was always so happy. You’ll be missed Karen :(

Such a Sweetie

Karen was such a beautiful soul. I only met her a year ago but I loved her the first time we met. My best friend brought her to my house knowing we would click right away and she was right. This photo was the last time I saw her. This was my baby shower in the last week of June. Little did I know this would be the last time I hugged her.

Karen - SGA President 2018

Karen was a blessing to all who had the pleasure of making her acquaintance. She was a great leader who was kind to everyone. Her smile was contagious. She had so much to give this world and her loss is tragic. My prayers are with you.

So sorry for your loss. We lost our daughter 12 years ago. We will remember you in prayer. Bob and Carla Unruh Cimarron Ks.