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Josie Ortega Obituary
Josie T. Ortega, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, died Friday, May 19, 2017.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Dale and husband, Jim of FL and Elisa K. Ortega of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Alana Rodriguez and husband, Patrick, Brandon Bilak and wife, Kristyn, Stacy Newman, Danya Tammaro, and Alexis Ortega-Bond; ten great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Alex, Mariah, Jonathan, Jadon, Lorenzo, Jaiden, Emma, Raynah, and Alexandra; sister, Cleo Martinez; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Josie was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Lena Sandoval Jacques; husband, Louis Ortega, Jr.; sons, Richard Louis Ortega and Mark Anthony Ortega; and brothers, Carlos Marin, and Jesse Jacques.
She was born in 1930 in Clovis, NM and after moving to Albuquerque was an active member of The Shrine of St. Bernadette. Josie's greatest love was her family which she enjoyed spending time. She was a loving mother, grandma, big nana, sister, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Rosary will be held on Monday, May 29, 2017, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. Please visit our online guest book for Josie at
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May 29, 2017
From the Seledon Esther Trujillo family in medford oregon. We are sorry to hear of your loss. With great sympathy. We are very sad to hear of this but the Lord is with us always. All our Lo
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Mr. Mrs. Casaus
May 28, 2017
May our friend Josie rest in peace with her beloved husband and family. May her family find comfort in this times of wonder and sorrow with prayer and good memories. Josie always found time to pray for anyone who was in need of prayer. We are so very sorry for the great void she left behind. May God help give you the strength and comfort the family needs. May Angels rejoice with Josie !
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