Mirtha Ortiz

Mirtha Ortiz

February 18, 1977 - January 07, 2022

Obituary

MADISON - Mirtha Consuelo “Tutu” Ortiz, age 44, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. She was born on Feb. 18, 1977, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Ramon Rogelio and Martha (Villarreal) Ortiz. Mirtha was an avid learner who attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. During the highlight of her career, she fostered the growth of many young children in her tenure as a youth development coordinator at Northport Community Center. She was a gregarious person and always happy. She loved dancing, singing and the aesthetic beauty of pink roses.


Mirtha is survived by her four siblings, eldest sister, Eliza Ortiz Estevis; brothers, Ramon Rogelio Ortiz Jr. (Mariana Pacheco Ortiz), Perfecto Villarreal Ortiz (Patricia Santos Ortiz) and Jose Santos Ortiz (Gabriela Villaycana Ortiz); nephews, Gavin Green, Ramon Rogelio Ortiz III, Marquez Green, Nathan Green, Logan Santos Ortiz and Roman Roberto Ortiz; as well as her nieces, Amara Green, Liliana Elizabeth Ortiz, Camila Elizabeth Ortiz and Paloma Maria Ortiz. In addition, she has a very large extended family of uncles, aunts, and cousins in the area. She was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Ortiz Green.


A private family service will be held at a later date.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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lisa Bhatti
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My families hearts go out to your family. She was such a beautiful and amazing person. We have lots of great memories when we would come to your house with our dad (Perfecto) and mom (lisa) to see everyone. She well be missed very much by all. Perfecto III , Consuelo , Lisa
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Katy Farrens
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mirtha, we shared many great memories working together at Northport. I will miss her dearly, may she rest peacefully-Katy
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Eliza
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To my little sister Tutu, you had the biggest heart and an infectious laughter. You always went out of your way to help and provide for so many. You were such a great mentor to so many youngsters in the Northside Community. Going to miss you hermanita. Love, Big Sis💞 P.S. Both you and Kitty better behave up there and save me a spot in VIP.
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Yaya Ortiz
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Melvin Baker
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Mirtha was my world growing up as a teenager and young man in Madison. We shared so many good memories with time we shared. I truly can say Mirtha taught me how to be a better man and human. I wish my daughters could have met Mirtha and wonderful of a person she truly was. The will always be a special place in my heart for Mirtha Consuelo Ortiz, RIP . I will always love you.

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