The family of the late Maria Colon-Ortiz is saddened to announce her passing on July 27, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Genaro Ortiz; her son, Genaro Ortiz Jr.; her daughters, Luz Rivera and Aurelia Torres; and her grandsons, Jose Rodriguez Jr., Jose Torres Jr., and Julio Rivera Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Ortiz; her sons, Jorge Ortiz and Mario Ortiz; grandchildren: Luis, Alma, Emily, Carolyn, Veronica, Josefa, José, Janet, Virginia, Maryluz, Ruth, Nilda, Delbert, Luz, Angel, Curtis, Jorge Jr., Jessica, Mario Jr., Omar, Alexander, Carlos, Joel, Alex, Lillie, Millie, and Amneris; 44 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren, her brother, Nando Colon; nephews, Eliza, Jose and Carlos Roldan; cousin, Sabina Colon; and brother-in-law, Andre Ortiz.
She will be fondly remembered by special friends: Juana Johnson (Amanda), Carmen (Manu), Glendina Isaac, Avelino (Buli) Romero, Aracelis Rivera, Maria Deleon, Mathilda Ramos, Midin, Diana Cruz, Anamery Cruz, Suzie Solomon, Julio & Mayra Davis, Baltazar Felix, Jose Torres, Rafael & Marisol Rivera, Comay Marilyn, and many other family and friends too numerous to mention.
Family and friends viewing will be held on August 21, 2025, at Divine Chapel, 129 Peter’s Rest between 3pm-5pm.
Funeral Services is scheduled to be on August 22, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Viewing 9 a.m., service 10 a.m.
Interment follows Kingshill Cemetery.
In celebration of Maria’s life, the family request to wear bright and pastel colors
