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Elaine Ortiz Obituary

Ortiz, Elaine In loving memory of Elaine Ortiz. A loving sister, mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and special friend to many. Survived by Buster Wilks, Jr., and family. Memorial service will be held Saturday at Schaff from 10 AM until 12 noon.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 23, 2014.

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tina ortiz

November 7, 2014

This lited candle represents ur love will always be with me forever...I love Mom

Tina ortiz

November 7, 2014

I love????u MOM so much...u have show me how to be a mature lady that n bloom into a beautiful woman. .. words can't describe how I am feeling right now. ....just know a Mother's love will never expire...

Amber Ortiz

October 28, 2014

I find it so hard to say goodbye to someone so special! My grandmother! The woman who cried with me as well let me know everything will be ok!! She is a one of a kind woman and will be missed by many!!! Grandma you will stay in my heart forever!!! I love and miss you so much!!!??

Dawn Perkins

October 23, 2014

She played a role in many lives and will truly be missed. Love you

georgiann thompson

October 23, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lisa Ortiz

October 23, 2014

To my beautiful Mother...gone but never forgotten. I will miss you dearly until I see you again. I love you Mama.........

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