Marilyn C. Ortiz

August 3, 1940 - June 23, 2019

Marilyn C. Ortiz passed away at her home in Walsenburg on June 23, 2019, She leaves behind her life partner, Carol Dennis; children, Anthony “Tony” Scott Ortiz, of Chandler, AZ, Patrick “Rick” David Ortiz, of Kansas City, MO, Kathryn Michelle Gutierrez, of Lake Arrowhead, CA, Robert “Rob” Kelly Ortiz, of Prairie Village, KS, SusAnne Marie Sheffield, of Yorba Linda, CA, and Michael Lyn Ortiz, of Huntington Beach, CA; grandchildren, Lucas Anthony Ortiz, Seth Dakota Ortiz, Sachary Ortiz, Cheyenne Nicole Ortiz, Augusto Diego Ortiz, Wyatt Exeter Sheffield, and Bohdi Ortiz; great grandchildren, Sadie Ortiz and Scout Ortiz. Marilyn was born August 3, 1940 in Montebello, CA to Arlyn Shadel Irving and Anna Marie O’neil Irving. Marilyn is also survived by her older brother, Neil Irving, of Walnut, CA and younger brother, Roy Irving, of Tucson, AZ along with numerous nieces and nephews. In the early 1970’s Marilyn and her husband, Tony Ortiz moved to Walnut, CA where they raised their six children. She was a successful realtor for over 30 years and served her community as well as surrounding communities. In September of 1991 she went to work in the Planning Department at the City of Diamond Bar and in August 1998 she realized her dream of moving to the beautiful state of Colorado where she settled in her home with her partner, Carol, where they immediately began upgrading their home and planting her many gardens. Marilyn worked for the State of Colorado in District 3 courts system in Walsenburg, CO as a Jury Commissioner and Judicial Assistant until she retired in December of 2008. Upon her retirement she turned her attention to energy healing and the practice of NAET and offered her services to those in need of such healing. Throughout her life, Marilyn was a devoted and loving mother and partner and left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She loved her dogs, loved camping and loved her home and garden. Her life’s mission was to help others which she did graciously and selflessly. We wish to give special thanks to the wonderful doctors and team members at Parkview who assisted Marilyn during her hospitalization and the very wonderful and dedicated nurses and caregivers of the Sangre de Cristo Hospice who cared for Marilyn in Pueblo and at her home. There will be two Celebrations of Life, on August 25, 2019 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, in Diamond Bar, California at the Diamond Bar Golf Course, and in Walsenburg, CO at the Daniel’s Building at 506 Main St. across from the courthouse. We ask that all friends of Marilyn join with us in the celebration of her life. Anyone wishing to make contributions may donate in Marilyn’s memory to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1107 Pueblo Blvd Way, Pueblo, CO, 81005. Online condolences can be made at roselawnpueblo.org.