Maria Ortega was born April 24, 1938 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Lazarus and Guadalupe Villarreal. She passed away April 17, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Maria is survived by her husband Delfino Ortega; her children, Ramona, Lucy and Bobby and their families; her brother and sister; and numerous relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 19, 2011, with the Rosary recitation at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson, Dallas, Texas 75228. Arrangements under the direction of Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, Dallas, TX.