Rita Ortiz

Rita Ortiz obituary, Chicago, IL

Rita Ortiz

Rita Ortiz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Griesel Jiménez Stodden Funeral Home on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Age 57, late of Southeast Side Chicago,passed away Friday, July 15, 2022.Beloved wife of Jose Gonzalo Ortiz.Loving mother of Jose "Chalo" Gonzalo (Michelle) Ortiz Jr., Xavier Paul (Melissa) Ortiz and Angelica Selena Ortiz.Caring grandmother of Elena Rose Ortiz, Lilyana "Lily" Eliza Ortiz and Xavier Roberto Ortiz.Cherished daughter of Antonio Oria and the late Maria Oria.Kind sister of Rich Oria, Antonio Oria, Laura Oria and the late Rosa Oria.Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.Rita enjoyed crafts, traveling, camping and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandbabies.
In memory of Rita please wear vibrant and bright colors.
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Burial
801 Michigan City Road
,
Calumet City IL 60409
Visitation
Monday, July 18th, 2022
02:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Griesel Jimnez Stodden Funeral Home
10240 S Ewing Ave,
Chicago IL 60617
Funeral Service
Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
09:00 am
Griesel Jimnez Stodden Funeral Home
10240 S Ewing Ave,
Chicago IL 60617
Memorial Service
Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
10:00 am
Griesel Jimnez Stodden Funeral Home
10240 S Ewing Ave,
Chicago IL 60617 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rita, please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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