She was a strong energetic individual who loved to keep busy at all times. A caring sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She left this world suddenly on August 30, 2022 at the age of 99. She was predeceased by her 12 siblings, and her husband Joaquin Ortega. Teresa left behind one sister, Petra Montes. Her five children: Ricardo Ortega, Jose J. Ortega, Rosa M. Pacheco, Irma Rojas, and Martha Oporto. Thirteen Grandchildren and Eighteen Great-Grandchildren.
A visitation for Teresa will be held Monday, September 12, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79936. A vigil service will occur Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas 79936. A funeral mass will occur Monday, September 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 131 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, Texas 79907. A graveside service will occur Monday, September 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, Texas 79915.
Pallbearers are her Grandsons: Pablo Aguilar Jr., Ozzie, Dannie, Joshua Oporto, Gabriel Rojas, Alexander Rojas and Ricardo Ortega Jr.
She is also survived by many extended family and friends to cherish and honor her memory.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crestviewfuneralhome.com for the Ortega family.
