Our dear mother, Juanita Evelyn Ortega, sadly passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at the age of 87.
Juanita was born on June 9, 1935 in Peñasco, NM to Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega).
Juanita was raised in Peñasco, NM. Juanita spent time with her grandparents and extended family in the Plaza Del Cerro in Chimayó, NM. Juanita was a direct decedent of Juan 'El Catalan' de la Cruz from Barcelona, Spain, he came with Juan de Onate and was one of the first founding families of New Mexico in 1598.
Juanita married Thomas J. Ortega on November 5, 1955 in Peñasco, NM.
Juanita was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister.
Juanita enjoyed growing flowers to adorn her home, cooking, she loved animals, feeding wildlife and caring for her favorite cat "Tiny." Although she had a great relationship with all of her children, she had an especially close relationship with her special needs daughter, Betty, providing for her everyday care.
Juanita was a devoted and longtime member of the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church. Juanita was a very religious woman, who maintained a deep faith and belief in God. Juanita read her bible, prayed every day, and instilled her faith to her children. Juanita practiced kindness, and generosity to others. Juanita passed on family oral history, herbal remedies, cultural traditions and recipes to her children.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega), her husband of 66 years, Thomas J. Ortega Sr., brothers, Damian 'Valquin' Gonzáles and Henry Ortega, sister, Angelina Ortega, daughters, Mary and Ester and sons, John and Kenneth Ortega.
Juanita is survived by her son, Thomas J. Ortega Jr. of Peñasco, NM, daughters, Marilyn D. Ortega of Peñasco, NM, Betty A. Ortega of Peñasco, NM and Adeline Ortega of Albuquerque, NM, her brother, Demetrio (Ruth) Ortega of Peñasco, daughter-in-law, Emily Ortega, grandson, Lorenzo V. López, granddaughters, Valerie Rodríguez, Victoria Ortega and Veronica Ortega, as well as many nephews, nieces, numerous friends and family.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 93 NM State Road 580, Dixon, NM. Burial will be at the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in Dixon, NM.
Juanita was born on June 9, 1935 in Peñasco, NM to Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega).
Juanita was raised in Peñasco, NM. Juanita spent time with her grandparents and extended family in the Plaza Del Cerro in Chimayó, NM. Juanita was a direct decedent of Juan 'El Catalan' de la Cruz from Barcelona, Spain, he came with Juan de Onate and was one of the first founding families of New Mexico in 1598.
Juanita married Thomas J. Ortega on November 5, 1955 in Peñasco, NM.
Juanita was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister.
Juanita enjoyed growing flowers to adorn her home, cooking, she loved animals, feeding wildlife and caring for her favorite cat "Tiny." Although she had a great relationship with all of her children, she had an especially close relationship with her special needs daughter, Betty, providing for her everyday care.
Juanita was a devoted and longtime member of the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church. Juanita was a very religious woman, who maintained a deep faith and belief in God. Juanita read her bible, prayed every day, and instilled her faith to her children. Juanita practiced kindness, and generosity to others. Juanita passed on family oral history, herbal remedies, cultural traditions and recipes to her children.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega), her husband of 66 years, Thomas J. Ortega Sr., brothers, Damian 'Valquin' Gonzáles and Henry Ortega, sister, Angelina Ortega, daughters, Mary and Ester and sons, John and Kenneth Ortega.
Juanita is survived by her son, Thomas J. Ortega Jr. of Peñasco, NM, daughters, Marilyn D. Ortega of Peñasco, NM, Betty A. Ortega of Peñasco, NM and Adeline Ortega of Albuquerque, NM, her brother, Demetrio (Ruth) Ortega of Peñasco, daughter-in-law, Emily Ortega, grandson, Lorenzo V. López, granddaughters, Valerie Rodríguez, Victoria Ortega and Veronica Ortega, as well as many nephews, nieces, numerous friends and family.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 93 NM State Road 580, Dixon, NM. Burial will be at the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in Dixon, NM.
Our dear mother, Juanita Evelyn Ortega, sadly passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at the age of 87.
Juanita was born on June 9, 1935 in Peñasco, NM to Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega).
Juanita was raised in Peñasco, NM. Juanita spent time with her grandparents and extended family in the Plaza Del Cerro in Chimayó, NM. Juanita was a direct decedent of Juan 'El Catalan' de la Cruz from Barcelona, Spain, he came with Juan de Onate and was one of the first founding families of New Mexico in 1598.
Juanita married Thomas J. Ortega on November 5, 1955 in Peñasco, NM.
Juanita was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister.
Juanita enjoyed growing flowers to adorn her home, cooking, she loved animals, feeding wildlife and caring for her favorite cat "Tiny." Although she had a great relationship with all of her children, she had an especially close relationship with her special needs daughter, Betty, providing for her everyday care.
Juanita was a devoted and longtime member of the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church. Juanita was a very religious woman, who maintained a deep faith and belief in God. Juanita read her bible, prayed every day, and instilled her faith to her children. Juanita practiced kindness, and generosity to others. Juanita passed on family oral history, herbal remedies, cultural traditions and recipes to her children.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega), her husband of 66 years, Thomas J. Ortega Sr., brothers, Damian 'Valquin' Gonzáles and Henry Ortega, sister, Angelina Ortega, daughters, Mary and Ester and sons, John and Kenneth Ortega.
Juanita is survived by her son, Thomas J. Ortega Jr. of Peñasco, NM, daughters, Marilyn D. Ortega of Peñasco, NM, Betty A. Ortega of Peñasco, NM and Adeline Ortega of Albuquerque, NM, her brother, Demetrio (Ruth) Ortega of Peñasco, daughter-in-law, Emily Ortega, grandson, Lorenzo V. López, granddaughters, Valerie Rodríguez, Victoria Ortega and Veronica Ortega, as well as many nephews, nieces, numerous friends and family.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 93 NM State Road 580, Dixon, NM. Burial will be at the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in Dixon, NM.
Juanita was born on June 9, 1935 in Peñasco, NM to Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega).
Juanita was raised in Peñasco, NM. Juanita spent time with her grandparents and extended family in the Plaza Del Cerro in Chimayó, NM. Juanita was a direct decedent of Juan 'El Catalan' de la Cruz from Barcelona, Spain, he came with Juan de Onate and was one of the first founding families of New Mexico in 1598.
Juanita married Thomas J. Ortega on November 5, 1955 in Peñasco, NM.
Juanita was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister.
Juanita enjoyed growing flowers to adorn her home, cooking, she loved animals, feeding wildlife and caring for her favorite cat "Tiny." Although she had a great relationship with all of her children, she had an especially close relationship with her special needs daughter, Betty, providing for her everyday care.
Juanita was a devoted and longtime member of the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church. Juanita was a very religious woman, who maintained a deep faith and belief in God. Juanita read her bible, prayed every day, and instilled her faith to her children. Juanita practiced kindness, and generosity to others. Juanita passed on family oral history, herbal remedies, cultural traditions and recipes to her children.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Bernabe and Gabrielita Gonzáles (Ortega), her husband of 66 years, Thomas J. Ortega Sr., brothers, Damian 'Valquin' Gonzáles and Henry Ortega, sister, Angelina Ortega, daughters, Mary and Ester and sons, John and Kenneth Ortega.
Juanita is survived by her son, Thomas J. Ortega Jr. of Peñasco, NM, daughters, Marilyn D. Ortega of Peñasco, NM, Betty A. Ortega of Peñasco, NM and Adeline Ortega of Albuquerque, NM, her brother, Demetrio (Ruth) Ortega of Peñasco, daughter-in-law, Emily Ortega, grandson, Lorenzo V. López, granddaughters, Valerie Rodríguez, Victoria Ortega and Veronica Ortega, as well as many nephews, nieces, numerous friends and family.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dixon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 93 NM State Road 580, Dixon, NM. Burial will be at the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in Dixon, NM.
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