Loretta Marino Ortiz

Loretta Margaret Marino Ortiz, from San Antonio, Texas passed away on April 7, 2023. Her family, friends and employees are deeply saddened by her loss because she had a prevailing spirit, pursued life with passion and determination, and they felt as if she could beat anything.

Loretta was the youngest of five, born July 7, 1965 to Domenick and Josephine Marino in Queens, New York. Both parents and her brother, George Marino, preceded her in death.

Loretta is survived by her loving husband, Alexander Ortiz,

beloved sons, Nicholas and Christopher Ortiz, and father-in-law,

Pete Ortiz. Sister-in-law and brother-in-law JoAnn and Mario

Vidales, nieces and nephews Elizabeth and Adam Ortiz,

Catherine Vidales, Victoria and Javi Rodriguez. Great niece and

great-nephew Zeke and Zara. Brother-in-law David Ortiz,

niece, and nephew Dylan Ortiz, and Nichelle and Scott Seaman. Loretta is also survived by her siblings: Charles Marino, sister-in-law Helen Marino; nephews and nieces, Charles Marino, Kathryn, and Anthony D’Agosto, great niece Harper D’Agosto, Sister Rosemarie Acosta, nephew and niece Anthony and Maria Acosta, great niece and great nephew Anabelle and Domenick Acosta. Sister Alice Allocco and brother-in-law Steve Allocco, Sister Nancy Mannino and brother-in-law Frank Mannino, nieces and nephews, Angela Mannino and fiancé Ramy, Anthony Mannino, and fiancé Sarah.

She is also loved and remembered by Uncle Anthony Giampietro

and best friend, Lori Russo, and many loving cousins.

God, Family and Business defined Loretta’s life. People were her purpose and all those who had the pleasure of knowing her would say that she loved all. She was a small business owner serving the San Antonio community with her catering company, Heavenly Gourmet, for the last 18 years while working at Marvel in New York. It was in this endeavor in which she thrived - as a woman owned small business. She employed many while also opening The Oaks at Heavenly, an event venue in Helotes.

Humility and sharing were two of her core values - defining her life and serving as an example to so many.

Loretta’s examples of love, kindness and service will shine bright in many for years to come through her husband, her boys, family, friends, colleagues and employees. To say she will be missed is an understatement. For now, we will have to say until we meet again