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YOLANDA ORTIZ Obituary
PANTOJA ORTIZ
March 1, 1948 June 29, 2022
Yolanda P. Ortiz passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born in Holtville, CA on March 1, 1948 to Claudio and Leonila Pantoja. She was a lifelong El Centro resident and attended Washington School, Wilson Jr. High School, and Central Union High School.
She was proceded in death by her husband, Ralph Ortiz; son, Ralph Jr.; brothers, Marcos and Claudio Jr. Pantoja; and sister, Carmen Alvarez (Cardenaz).
Yolanda is survived by her sisters, Alice Corral, Mary Villasenor, Connie Hernandez, and Irene Villasenor; brother, Fernando Pantoja; four grandchildren, Vanessa M. Casarez, Brenda M. Ortiz, Arthur Ortiz, and Ralph Ortiz; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Mass will be held on August 19, 2022 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro, CA. Burial to follow at Everygreen Cemetery in El Centro, CA.
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Mary Villasenor
September 24, 2022
ALTHOUGH it's been almost 3 months but I truly miss my beautiful sister. Always greeted you with a smile and a hug. Every morning I still feel the need to pick up the phone and call her. Asking her how's she doing? But I know she's with her beloved Ralph and Nuney. Love you.
Sandra L. Rosales (coco)
August 18, 2022
Rest in peace my friend, it was always a pleasure seeing you and having a nice chat and some good laughs. My condolences to the Pantoja family and Vanessa and Brenda.
Benjamin Silva
August 17, 2022
Farewell my friend, it was a pleasure to have known you when we were kids. may you soar with the angels and with God.
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