Maria Jesus Ortiz Obituary
The memory of Maria Jesus Ortiz (Winton, California), who passed away on September 22, 2024 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Juan Ortiz; her parents, Jose Maria Arroyo and Maria Castillo; her daughter Normita Ortiz; and her brothers, Salvador Arroyo and Jose Luis Arroyo.
She is survived by: her children, Julio Ortiz (Fabiola), Hilda Terrazas (Juan), Norma Ortiz (Oscar Ponce), Susana Ortiz and Janette Purslow (Adam); and her siblings, Jose Maria Arroyo Jr., Enrique Arroyo, Guadalupe Sanchez, Maru Arroyo, Martha Cacho, Marcy Arceo Arroyo, Amalia Morin and Lili Arroyo. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home (1490 B St, Merced, CA 95340). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM and on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church (562 W 13th St, Merced, CA 95341). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Winton Cemetery (7651 Almond Ave, Winton, CA 95388).
