Obituaries

POLLY ORTIZ JUNE 7, 1919 ~ MAY 4, 2021

John Kenneth Barela (Straws), 57, May 4

Polly Ortiz ,May4

Our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away at home on May 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Polly was born on June 7, 1919 in Colonias, New Mexico to Jesus and Domitilia Garcia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Domitilia Garcia; husband, Gregorio J. Ortiz; son, Gilbert Ortiz; grandson, Alex Ortiz; daughters-in-law, Yvonne Ortiz; Darlene Majors; and her best friend, Rosie Ortiz.

She is survived by her children, Gregg Majors, Rebecca Ortiz, Sylvia Herrera (Joe), Annabelle Sandoval (Gilbert), Leroy Ortiz; her best friend Rosita Romero; her daughter-in-law, Virginia Ortiz; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Society of the Sagrada Familia Church in Rowe. Polly won both the green and red chile contestant at Pecos National Monument.

The family would like to thank Ambercare hospice, Dr. K. Thron, nurse Lynn, and nurse assistant Jackie for the loving care they gave our mother.

Special thanks to all our friends and relatives who frequently asked us about her health and wellbeing and had her in their prayers.

Pallbearers: her grandsons, Greg Ortiz, Lee Ortiz, Ben Sandoval, Matthew Sandoval, Jason Herrera, Jeremy Herrera.

Honorary Pallbearers: her great-grandson, Gregory Ortiz; her cousin;, Marcial Ruiz, and Baxter (Weedee Weedee).

A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic in Pecos, NM. Due to covid restrictions, funeral mass will be limited to family members only. Those wishing to attend committal services may attend after mass at Rowe Church Cemetery.