Dory Ortiz Garcia

Dory Ortiz Garcia, loving life partner, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who knew her, gained her wings on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Dory was the only daughter of Gregorio & Elena Ortiz. She was born and raised in New Braunfels, Texas with her parents and four brothers. She was raised to be a strong, independent woman who loved God, her family and friends.

She worked in the food industry for many years. She was always ready to greet her customers with a warm welcome, friendly conversation and a bright smile. She enjoyed going to high school football games, going to bingo, and spending time with her family, friends and pets.

Above all, Dory was a devoted mother. She raised 5 children with a fierce love that never wavered. She was passionate about her grandchildren and great grandchildren and could often be found spending her time with them. Those who knew her remember her fighting spirit, her phone calls on birthdays and the way she could make anyone feel welcome with her kind words and warm embrace.

She is survived by her loving life partner: Shawn Turner, children: Chasity Villarreal, Lisa Kincaid, Stephanie Arledge, Jesus Garcia Jr. and Joey Garcia. Her grandchildren: Felicia, Erica, Jacob, Kolton, Weston, Mason, Jaxson, Haley, Avery, Kiley, Whitley, Jesus III, Victoria, Carlos, Mckenzie, Jayce, Araceli and Zayden. Her great grandchildren: Ariyah; Ethan, Madilyn, Jenna and Santos. Her siblings: Juan Ortiz (April) Fernando Ortiz (Rosie) and sister in law Paulette, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio & Elena Ortiz, brothers, Rey Ortiz and David Ortiz, sister-in-law Josie Ortiz, great grandson Zachariah Anjel and Jessica Marie Menchaca.

Public Visitation will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa St, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, on November 3, 2026, from 5 pm to 9 pm, with a Holy Rosary recited at 7 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on November 4, 2026 at 10 am.

Pall Bearers: Jesus Garcia Jr., Joey Garcia, Kelly Kincaid, Jacob Ramirez, Jesus Garcia III, and Chris Arledge, honorable pallbearers Jayce Garcia and Weston Kincaid.

The family would like to thank Elara Caring Hospice for their ongoing care.

The family asks that you honor her memory by donating to Elara Caring and your local Animal Shelter.