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MARTHA ORTIZ

Martha “Marty” Gardlock Ortiz, ageless and unforgettable, departed this world peacefully on September 7, 2016, at her home in Juno Beach, Florida.

She is the beloved wife of Dr. Serafin T.  Ortiz, who resides in Juno Beach and the extraordinary mother to daughter,  Cynthia Ortiz Pelaez and  son- in-law,        Joel Pelaez; son, Mark Ortiz and his wife, Kelley Heal Ortiz and her favorite grandchild, Spencer Ortiz; sons, Brian Ortiz and  Brent Ortiz and beloved shih tzu, Mr. Muffin.

Quoting one of her favorite songs from Man of La Mancha, “she dreamed the impossible dream — and reached the unreachable star.”

She indeed now  glistens as one of the brightest stars in the heavens.

While dedicating many wonderful years as a volunteer at Wheeling’s Catholic Neighborhood Center, she and Sister Constance Dodd,  the center’s former director, became the dearest of    friends.

Marty asked that any memorial donations considered be sent to the Marist Sisters Retirement Fund, in care of Sister Constance. 16057 Hauss Avenue, Eastpointe, Michigan 48021.

A party to celebrate her life will be held at Juno Beach Town Center in December. The date is yet to be determined.