It is with great sadness that the family of Josefina Ortiz Garcia announces her passing
after illness, on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018, at the age of 74 years. Josefina was born
May 7, 1943 passed away May 2nd, 2018. Born in Guerrero Mexico. Parents Aron Ortiz and
Lorenza Garcia. Widow of Lorenzo Mata. Josefina will be lovingly remembered by her
children Maria Santos Mata, Adan Mata, Margarita Mata, Plutarco Mata, Delia Mata, Pedro
Mata, Romualda Mata, Loren Diego, Inocencio Diego. She had 30 grandchildren and 37 great
grandchildren. She will be remembered as a warrior with determination to raise her nine
children after becoming a young widow. Loving all her children. Those who knew her never left
her home without a full tummy and a smile. She loved the Lord till her death. She was a
member of Iglesia Bautista Biblica el Faro.
A Funeral Service in memory of Josefina will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at
3:00 p.m., at the Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, 2198 K-Ville Ave, Auburndale, Fl 33823
with Pastor Armendariz officiating.
Interment will follow in the family plot at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens.