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Socorro Ortiz Obituary

SOCORRO ORTIZ Socorro Diaz de Ortiz (Maria Socorro Ortiz), age 88, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, surrounded by her family at home in Las Vegas. Born May 24, 1922, in Gualterio, Zacatecas, Mexico, she was a resident of Las Vegas from 1994 through November 2010. Socorro Ortiz was first and foremost a devout Catholic who committed her time as a Catholic Cursillista and volunteered many hours on church charities and fundraisers. Socorro Ortiz dedicated her life as a widow to raising her family. Socorro Ortiz leaves behind five children, Albertina Ortiz, Felipe A. Ortiz (Patsy) and John Ortiz (Lety) of Las Vegas, Isela Osborne (Rich) of San Clemente, Calif., and Daisy Ortiz of Burbank, Calif.; along with nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, with Rosary, at Palm Mortuary Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89131. A Catholic Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Park - Northwest.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2010.

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December 1, 2010

Felipe and Patsy, our deepest sympathy is with you during this difficult time. May the Lord surround you with comfort and love. Our hearts go out to the whole Ortiz family. Your friends from the NLPOA-DPLO Colorado Chapter. De Colores, Carrie #224 Cursista and Reyes # 225 Cursisto.

Ruthie Soley

November 29, 2010

May God bless the Ortiz family and friends during this difficult time. But do remember that she left behind lots of beautiful memories and traditions in which they will be carried on. <3

Tony & Veronica Cortez

November 29, 2010

Felipe and Patsy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We love you and are here for you.

david lozano

November 28, 2010

may god here ours preys god bless u all plo and family love u all

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