Maria Ortiz was born July 8th, 1953 in the Panama Canal Zone to Bernardo and Carmelita Ortiz. As one of six children in a military family, Maria spent her childhood traveling across Europe, Central America, and the United States before settling in Oakland, CA.
Over the next 5 decades, she would touch many lives through her love and devotion to Christ. Even as she fought her own battles in her later years. Maria loved to express herself with music, and often played the bongos in several church worship teams. She was affectionally called, "Sister Maria" by those she ministered to, and spent many years cultivating a prayer ministry while counseling those in need.
To know Maria was to know laughter. In good times and bad, she was always there with a smile and would go to great lengths to get a laugh. She found joy in any situation, and showed her character by picking herself up after every time she was knocked down. Her determination and zest for life were contagious and shall remain in the hearts of those who knew her well.
Maria Auxiliaidera MacArthur is survived by her three children: Alice, George, and Mattie; along with more than fifteen grandchildren; siblings Bernando Ortiz, Maria Clark, Veronica Severen, Miracle Geier, and Jose Ortiz.
Private services will be held for family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.miller-woodlawn.com for the Macarthur family.
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