Ana Maria Ortiz-Arenas (Merly), Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Merly was a great woman of God and a lifelong teacher who touched her family and community in countless ways. She was a 1953 graduate from Jefferson High School. Everyone she touched felt her love, kindness, compassion and empathy. Her life lessons will be honored and cherished through all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Luis Arenas, daughter Jo Anna Ortiz, son Joseph A. Ortiz, Sr. and wife Lori, daughter Yvonne Billingsley and husband Alex, her grandchildren Joseph A. Ortiz Jr. and wife Melissa, Jonathan A. Ortiz, Christopher M. Duchene, Jennifer J. Ortiz, Ian Billingsley and Chloe.
Upon her wishes there will be no services.
“For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.” Isaiah 57:2 NLT