Juanita Ortego Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Juanita Ortego (Albuquerque, New Mexico), born in Rockwall, Texas, who passed away on April 16, 2021 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Juanita Ortego to pay them a last tribute. You may also light a candle in honor of Juanita Ortego.

She was predeceased by : her husband Louis Ortego; her parents, John Franklin and Ruby Dowell; her brothers, Murlyn (Icalee Dowell) and her sister-in-law Joyce Dowell.

She is survived by : her brother Cecil Dowell; her daughters, Carmen (Jim Hudgins) of Whitewright, Sheila Ortego (Gary Bodman) of Corrales and Valarie (John Jeffers) of Sandia Park; her grandchildren, Jason (Ksenia Hudgins), Paul (Laurie Hudgins), Shannon Schreiber, Lonia, Adam and her great grandchildren, Brandon Spacer, Oliver, Joss, Jack Hudgins, Maxim, Mila Hudgins and Scarlett Russell. She is also survived by Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial Contributions in lieu of Flowers to be donated to: Albuquerque Christian Children's Home 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW Albuquerque N. M. 87120 505-898-5520 http://www.acch4kids.org.