Emily was born on December 14, 1935, in Fresno, CA.
She is survived by her children, Norma Valdes, Rachel Banuelos, Michael Rodriguez, Debra Gamino; brother, Robert Ortiz; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Cathedral on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Graveside Service at Fresno Memorial Gardens.
