She was the second of four children, sister Dahlia Vizzerra, brother Rosendo Otero Jr, sister Connie Flores.
Socorro met, dated, then married Esteban Ortega and had two children. A son Steve and a daughter Mary Jene. Keeping thier families tight knit. After many years Socorro and Esteban became foster parents. Together they raised another daughter, Pansy Thomas. Pansy's brother, Bevan, was also fostered for a few years. Throughout the years the Ortegas Cared for, and were a part of many Foster children's lives. Socorro and Esteban were blessed with four grandchildren, Steven and Olivia Ortega, and Keena and Elias Armijo, one great grandson, Drakes Arvizu, and a sweet Great Grandaughter due in December.
Socorro was a natural Homemaker and Caregiver, and took care of both of her parents until their passings. She was a Wiz in the kitchen, who always had food cooked and ready to share whenever family or friends would come to visit. She loved to joke around and gather with family, listen to her Spanish radio station,She and Esteban loved to dance. They were good dance partners and enjoyed dancing often. They were very well known for "leading a good wedding march."
Socorro will lovingly be remembered for her fiesty personality.
Socorro Ortega entered into eternal rest August 11th, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Mary Jene Ortega Flores, daughter in-law Nellie G. Ortega, grandchildren Steven and Olivia Ortega, Keena and Elias Armijo, great-grandson Drakes, great-granddaughter baby Ortega.
