Rosita Santa Cruz Ortega 77, passed away at home surrounded by her family, February 13, 2021 in Banning, California. She was born July 16, 1943 in Banning, California to Anastacio & Catalina Santa Cruz. Rosie has resided in Banning her entire Life, She worked for Hadley Fruit Orchard and the Banning Unified School District for many years, She was a dedicated and lifelong member of Precious Blood Church in Banning. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Rosie enjoyed cooking, dancing, listening to music and most of all enjoyed being with her family. Rosie is survived by her daughters, Patricia Cortez and Melinda Hernandez; sons, Paul, Leon and Julian Ortega. Brother, John Santa Cruz; sister, Anita Santa Cruz Beale; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Rosie is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard H. Ortega; her parents Anastacio Santa Cruz and Catalina Reyes Sana Cruz. Brother, Jose Santa Cruz; sisters Rita Santa Cruz and Mary Ramirez. A graveside service will be held at San Gorgonio Memorial Park, 2201 N. San Gorgonio Ave., Banning.
