Jayla Marie Ortiz, age 23, of Lakewood, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Jayla was born in Brick, New Jersey to Julissa Rivera and Joshua Ortiz. Jayla is survived by her mother Julissa Rivera and her father Joshua Ortiz; her sister Jakayla J. Rivera, her brother Joshua Ortiz, Jr., her sister Jezelle Lismarie Ortiz, her brother Joel Daniel Ortiz. Jayla was a beautiful light in this world. Every person she encountered was touched by her smile and laughter. She will be remembered as she was, a smiling, energetic spirit.