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Nancy Ortega Obituary
April 1, 1958 - August 29, 2019
Nancy Ortega, 61, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 29, 2019.
She was born April 1, 1958, in Montrose, Colorado to Antonio and Celina (Martinez) Mier.
On July 16, 1975, Nancy married the love of her life, Adolph Ortega. From that union they had three amazing children.
Nancy was an amazing wife and mother. She truly lived life to the fullest by enjoying the simple things. She loved her family's annual hunting trips, fishing, sewing, birthday parties and family gatherings. She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren more than anything in the world and she made sure to tell them that every day!
Nancy could make friends or strike up a conversation anywhere she went. She had a beautiful soul!
She is survived by her husband, Adolph; children, Pete (Angela) Ortega, Blanca (Jose) Vargas, Juan (Lindsey) Ortega; grandchildren, Isaak, Adrian, Mariah, Ricardo, Monica, Julian, Madalynn, Juan Jr., and Mariana; parents, Antonio and Celina Mier; brother, Raul Mier, and sisters, Lina Wilhelm and Sylvia Lesko all of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Nancy touched are invited to Callahan-Edfast Mortuary on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 5 - 7:00 p.m. and St Joseph's Church on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. to reminisce, grieve and support each other and the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Ortega
Cecilia Chavez
September 12, 2019
Days go by and it's hard to believe your not going to be there the next time I go visit! My aunt always opened her doors to me and my family, no matter how she was feeling, her health was not always the best, but she was in good spirits when family went to visit! I will always remember your bright spirit. It's not easy having health issue, but the thought that you are now, resting brings peace to my heart ❤
Frances Pena
September 11, 2019
Life isn't going to be the same losing my sister in law Nancy. She was a wonderful person that had a loving heart for everybody that knew her. When I felt alone and needed to talk to someone she would be the one that I would call. She always made me feel better about life I'm truly going to missed her she will always be in my thoughts. Fly with the angels Sister in law I love you
September 10, 2019
oh my gosh I had no idea , I am so sorry to here about Nancy . She was so funny . My prayers are with you . Karen Thomasson
Josie Flores
September 10, 2019
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.
LOVE YOU GUYS,
FLORES FAMILY
Tacie Larrabee
September 6, 2019
Deepest condolences to your whole family. Nancy was a sweet woman and believed so much in family. Peace be with you all ♥
Archuleta
September 6, 2019
Condolences to your family...Nancy was a great person and will be missed by many Veronica
Michelle Kadow
September 4, 2019
Nancy, you were an amazing soul. So very warm and welcoming to Dillon and I. Your loss is a loss to this world. Praying for your family.
blanca Vargas
September 4, 2019
Mom I love you with all of my heart.You were my rock and my best friend. I wished that we had longer. We never missed a day that you didn't tell us you loved us. Always checking in on your grand children telling them you loved them daily. They were your world as well as daddy. We will miss you mom you are no longer in pain and you are no longer suffering. Fly high with the angels mom give grandma Garcia and Uncle Pete a kiss for me. Te Amo Mucho Mom my angel. love your daughter Blanca
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