Natalie "Nati" Denise Ortega

Born on December 04, 1985, in Taylor, Texas, Natalie (Nati), was the daughter of Canuto and Rebecca Ortega. Nati was Elgin, Texas raised and graduated from Elgin High School. She had custodial and event staff experience where she enhanced the environment of those around her. Nati was known for her great vibe and energy, always adding to whichever room she was in.

Nati is proceeded in death by her father Canuto Ortega and baby boy Willie Ortega Thomas III.

Nati is survived by; her mother, Rebecca Ortega; partner, Willie Thomas; stepson, Daniel Thomas; sisters & spouse, Janie Ortega & Joel Gonzalez, Priscilla Diaz & Arturo Diaz, Melissa Ortega; brother, Tim Ortega; Nieces, Destiny Diaz, Rebecca Diaz, Betty Velasquez, Amber Ortega, Kayla Diaz, Marissa Jimenez, Joselyn Ramirez; Nephews, Joseph Velasquez, Bobby Diaz, Michael Ortega, Barney Diaz, Jacob Zuniga, Joshua Zuniga, Justin Zuniga, Fernando Juan; great nieces, Liz Mederos, Lailah Velasquez, Katherine Juan, Elaina Ortega, Jaylene Zuniga, Linda Juan, Alaia Zuniga; great nephews, Julian Velasquez, Nehemiah Juan, Micah Diaz, and Nick Jimenez.

Nati will be remembered as one of the coolest, coldest, realest, chillest vibe, biggest heart, and top notch energy person there was. For those she loved, there was nothing she wasn’t willing to do to have their back and make sure they were good. Nati was down for the ride and knew how to keep the peace. She really wore her heart on her sleeve. Nati is love, she speaks of love and looks like love; She felt like love. Kids feel out the real vibe of people and they all loved Nati and Nati loved them even more. Nati always filled the silence with her personality. She was so funny and random in the best way possible. Nati is a special type of person you just had to feel out to understand. You can’t explain someone like Nati unless you hung around her or matched her vibe. She served her purpose in this world ten fold and continues to do so cause she’s simply unforgettable. Her vibe is so unique and felt, it feels like she’s still with us. A person like her truly lives forever in our heart, on our mind, in the air and all around. Nati is missed beyond understanding. There will never be another one. Nati was baptized on her last day on behalf of her mother; She was a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing your life Nat. It has been an honor being your family too. Forever with love, your family.

Visitation will be held at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 Hwy 95 North, Elgin, TX 78621, US, on June 10, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at beginning at 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 302 W 11th St, Elgin, TX 78621, US, on June 11, 2026, beginning at10:00 am , followed by Burial at Elgin Latin Cemetery, 305 Ochoa St, Elgin, TX 78621.