Gloria Jean Ortiz

Gloria Jean Ortiz was born in Raton, New Mexico in 1944, to Fred and Zalma Ortiz. She was raised in Raton and continued to live there for 62 years where she married and also raised her four children. In 2005, she moved to Pueblo West, Colorado to be near her children. Gloria lived her life to the fullest and she was so many personalities wrapped up into one. She had a big caring heart and a shining soul for her Lord, her family and her friends. She loved the outdoors, her flowers, the sun shining on her face, her Rottweiler dogs and her dog Zoya. Most of all, Gloria truly loved her family with all her heart. She would drop everything to help anyone in need.

Jerry, "Beaver" Baca was her companion for 12 years. Their relationship was filled with many happy memories. She was involved in many groups throughout her life: CASA volunteer, Secretary of New Mexico Credit Union and chosen employee of the year, New Mexico bowling association, she was a Liberty Point board member, served as head hostess at Flower Aviation and a proud member of Majestic Church of Pueblo West.

Gloria Ortiz is survived by: her brother, Bob Ortiz, daughter; Teri Encinias, son; Johnny (Cathy) Dabovich, daughter; Desiree (Anthony) Dabovich-Larranaga, son; Brandon (Brandi) Dabovich, son; Jeremy Dabovich.

Grandchildren: Kami Bivins, Heather (Oscar) Huerta, Edward Encinias, Meranda (Brian) Williams, Mattison Dabovich, R.J. Dabovich, Taylor Dabovich, Vladimir Dabovich, Gabriella (Carlos) Miranda, Clarissa (Johnny) Glaze and Blake Bergersen.

Great grandchildren: Kambri Bivins, Aubry Bivins, Landen Huerta, Alayah Huerta, Jaden Miranda, Mika Miranda, Kameya Miranda and Desmond Williams. Gloria has numerous treasured and beloved nieces and nephews.

Gloria was preceded in death by: her parents Fred and Zalma Ortiz, sister; Joan Cornay, brothers; Rudy Ortiz, Freddie Ortiz and Vernon Wallace.

We as a family would like to thank you for being a great mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend. "May the sunshine follow you, mom, to meet Jesus"

In lieu of flowers please make your donations to Majestic Baptist Church, Pueblo West, CO. Follow this link to give directly. https://app.easytithe.com/App/Giving/majestic