Flerida “Pat” Carrasco Ortega passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the age of 77. She was born on August 28, 1949, and raised by her parents Disidoro Carrasco and Encarnacion Alida (Saenz) Carrasco. Flerida was a Premont High School graduate of 1968 and was a cheerleader during her high school years.
“Pat” was an incredible housewife who took great pride in her work around the house and had lots of love to give whether that was to the children she took care of or the animals that she held dear in her heart. She was an animal advocate, known for always looking out for animals and even reporting any mistreatment that she saw, even joining an animal rights group to look out for those that were suffering mistreatment.
“Pat” had a beautiful voice which she used to sing in the church with her husband Frank Ortega. The two enjoyed the music, memories and love they had for each other.
She had a love for children so pure and gentle, opening her heart to those who she took care of, and left a lasting impression on them that will carry on her memory. Such as Marie Caso and the many children she took care of.
Flerida was preceded in death by both her parents, her brother Daniel Carrasco, and her daughter Frances Eileen Ortega.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband Frank Ortega of Falfurrias; her siblings Disidoro Carrasco Jr (Lisa) of Falfurrias, Pedro Cruz (Brenda) of Indiana and Delia Perez of Fort Worth TX. Along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Falfurrias, Texas with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 30, 2026, with interment following at the Carrasco Family Cemetery.
