Oralia Tapia-Ahumada
Oralia Tapia-Ahumada
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Oralia "Lollie" Ahumada was a wonderful, beautiful, wife. Such an amazing mother and a loving caring extraordinary grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11, 2025, at the age of 68. She was born on March 3, 1957, to Gloria T. Ortiz and Joe V. Ortiz in Tucson, Arizona. Oralia always lived for her family putting her family first before herself throughout her life, Oralia had the ability to light up any room she entered with her beautiful smile. She loved her Tejano music; she was very well known for her grito when she heard the music she loved. She loved going on road trips to Madera Canyon, Sedona and anywhere outdoors. She touched the hearts of many and her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe V. Ortiz and Gloria T. Ortiz; brother, Joe (Mafos) Ortiz and sister, Yolanda (Lundy) Padilla.
Survived by her husband of 39 years, Gene S. Ahumada; children, Gloria Ann Ortiz, Gilbert (Alexis) Ortiz, Vanessa (Travis) Allen, April Marie Ortiz, Sisters; Guadalupe Ortiz, Eliza O. (Sergio) Bojorquez, Cecilia (Mike) Santa Cruz, Ana T. Ortiz and Martha (Phillip) Hernandez; Brothers, Fernando (Suzie) Ortiz, Michael (Diana) Ortiz, Abraham (Penny) Ortiz and Abel (Carmen) Ortiz. Also, 29 grandchildren and one great grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Oralia "Lollie" Ahumada will be missed by all.
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