Ofelia Ortega

January 25, 1954 - January 6, 2021

Ofelia Ortega, 66, a lifetime resident of Mercedes Texas went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born January 25, 1954 to David N. and Rosa R. Rojas Rodriguez in Edinburg Texas. She is survived by her loving family: husband: Gil M. Ortega of Mercedes Texas, children: Jacqueline (Benjamin) Montelongo Jr. of Mercedes Texas, Jean (Michael) Gonzalez of La Villa, Texas, grandchildren: John Michael Gonzalez, Michael Gonzalez Jr., daughter-in-law; Erica Ortega, Bethany Paulina (Eduardo) Turrubiartes, Gil Jay Ortega, Benjamin Montelongo III, Merissa Janelle Montelongo, Miriah Isela Montelongo, Isaak Jaymes Montelongo,1 great-grandson; Eduardo Lucas Turrubiartes, 2 sisters: Micaela Guerrero, Rebecca (David) Villanueva, 3 brothers: Domingo (Norma) Rodriguez, David Rodriguez Jr. and Miguel (Lorena) Rodriguez, numerous nieces and nephews, She is preceded in death by her 2 sons: Gil Jay and John Paul Ortega and her parents: David N. and Rosa R. Rojas Rodriguez. Funeral services are pending and under the direction and care of Rudy Garza Funeral Home of Mercedes Texas.