Olivia Anna Ortega

Olivia Anna Ortega obituary, Albuquerque, NM

Olivia Anna Ortega

Olivia Ortega Obituary

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Olivia Anna Ortega, age 75, born in Oakland, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 30, 2025. Olivia is survived by her sons, Gabe Blea, Rick Blea and wife, Mona; sister, Barbara Arrambide; grandchildren, Jacian Blea, Monai Blea, Adelina Blea, Roman Blea and Estevan Blea. She was preceded in death by her parents, Espiridion “Speedy” and Sotera “Sarah” Ortega, sister, Rita Sargent and brother, Ralph Ortega. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 10:00 a.m. all to be held in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel located at 1000 Old Coors Drive Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87121. A Burial will follow the services to Mount Calvary Cemetery located at 1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Gabaldon Mortuary

1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

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