Katherine Frances Orona Marx

On March 25, 1964, Katherine was born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California to Henry and Rebecca Orona. Katherine was the fifth of six children, four boys and two girls. This provided her with a large, loving support system from the beginning. She grew up in the Glassell Park area of Los Angeles and attended Saint Bernard’s Grammar School and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School. Katherine later went on to complete her higher education at East Los Angeles College and The University of Phoenix.

She began her career with the City of Los Angeles starting with clerical work, then later promoting to Supervisor. Due to her outstanding work ethic, this career expanded over 25 years. During this time, she gave birth to her two beautiful children, Jude and Jasmine Bermudez. In July of 2010, Katherine met the love of her life, Jim Marx. They exchanged vows at their wedding on November 19, 2011 and loved each other wholeheartedly.

Katherine touched the lives of everyone she encountered. She brought so much joy, kindness, positivity and laughter wherever she went. She showed incredible strength, spirit, and passionate love for her husband, kids, family, friends and Jesus Christ.

Katherine is survived by her husband Jim Marx, her two children, Jude and Jasmine Bermudez. Her parents Henry and Rebecca Orona and her siblings Maria Elena, Enrique, Gabriel, Jude and Anthony.