Ida M. Ortiz was taken to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2020. Ida was born in Espanola on December 16, 1947 to Hermando Montoya and Emily Garcia Montoya Martinez who preceded her in death. Ida was born into a large northern New Mexico Hispanic Catholic family and was preceded in death by brothers, Manuel Montoya, Victor Montoya, Lorenzo Montoya, as well as, sister, Janet Montoya, stepfather Tony Martinez and in-laws Ambrosio and Tina Ortiz. She is survived by sisters: Inez Ortiz (Henry (dec.)), Margaret Montoya, Ramona Martinez (Ramon), Rachel Lowe (James), Josie Montoya, Yolanda Lujan (Jerry), and brothers: Juan Montoya (Martha) and Ernest Montoya (Linda). She is also survived by her Sweetheart and husband of forty four years, Tony, and their beloved son, Anthony, as well as, brother-in-law Raymond Ortiz (Christa) and sisters-in-law Bernie Montoya, Kathryn Ortiz and Etta Allen; numerous nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, a very large number of relatives, and many, many dear friends.
Ida, a gifted athlete who excelled at many sports and who was, with her team, inducted into the National Women’s Softball Hall of Fame, graduated from Espanola High School after which she attended Santa Fe Business College and El Rito Business School prior to beginning her career with New Mexico State Government, and later, retiring from the Department of Environment to be a stay at home mom to raise her son, Anthony; a time which was a major highlight and delight of her life. She was a committed and devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt, and a caring, generous and loving person who touched many lives of friends and strangers alike.
Ida has an unshakable faith and strong relationship with her loving God from which she reflected a great strength and peace of heart. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi was her spiritual home where she volunteered for many years as a Minister of Hospitality, as a Docent giving tours of the Cathedral, and also in serving the needy of the city as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Services will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on Friday, February 21, 2020 with visitation starting at 8:30 AM; the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:00 AM; and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Rosario Cemetery.
The family expresses its gratitude to the professional supportive staff of Rivera Family Funeral Services, and also to Dr. Lopez, Dr. Teague and all the kind and skilled staff at the Santa Fe Cancer Center, as well as, deep appreciation to the caring staff of Amber Care, especially Dr. Thron, Sheryl, Stephanie, and Kayla.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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| Name | Ida M. Ortiz |
| Date of Birth | December 16th, 1947 |
| Date of Death | February 13th, 2020 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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Dearest Tony (Sweetheart) and Anthony, May Our Lord Jesus Christ wrap His arms around you and comfort you. Our precious Miss Ida has completed her work on earth and gone home to her mansion in heaven. And what an amazing job she did while she was on earth. I don’t need to tell you that both of you were her world. The love she had for you was an inspiration for all of us. As one of her many friends, I was blessed by her in many ways. She was faithful, kind, generous, funny ...and the list goes on. I have many happy memories of times spent with her and Miss Carmen. We did so many things together and always enjoyed our friendship. She has left all of us a great legacy and an example to follow. Rest in peace my beloved friend. I miss you and cherish your memory but I look forward to reuniting with you in heaven one day. As you would say “quitate de aqui!”
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My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Ortiz and Montoya family Ida you were such a beautiful person I'll never forget the good times we had playing softball for TEWA LOUNGE rest in peace my friend⚘
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Dear Tony, Anthony and the Montoya family, I want to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Ida. She was a lady of great faith who loved our Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart. She also talked with such great love about you Tony whom she always referred to as sweetheart and her "favorite son" Anthony. I know you two meant everything to her. As Miss Luci said she, Miss Ida and myself shared so many memories over the years. We spent a lot of fun time together going out to eat at different places, visiting each other at our houses, going shopping, and pretending to be tourists at the plaza. I will never forget all the good times we spent with you Miss Ida and will always miss your great sense of humor. I await the day when we can all be together in heaven. I miss you very much my dear friend. Rest in Peace.
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Condolences to Tony and Anthony and all the Montoya family members on the death of our friend and classmate Ida. May she rest in peace.
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I have found memories of playing ball with you and Josie back in the day. May you rest in peace dear one.
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Tony, Anthony and Families, our condolences. We were saddened to hear about the loss if your precious Ida. May God's love comfort you all during this sad and difficult time. May God give you strength you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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To Tony & Anthony: Our deepest condolences on the passing of Ida. She was my friend and classmate and I knew her since elementary school. She was a great lady and quite the athlete. She's in a better place now and no longer suffers! Asking God to bless you!
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