Bernice Angelina Ortiz

Bernice Angelina Ortiz, age 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque’s South Valley, passed away on August 10, 2025. Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her children, Margaret Baron and husband Ephraim, Carla Sweet and husband, Lawrence, Zachary Ortiz and wife, Anita, Clyde Ortiz, Gary Ortiz and wife, Sue; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zachary Ortiz, son, Charles Ortiz, brothers, Richard Durand and Prudencio Durand. Services will be held at Ascension Catholic Church 2150 Raymac Rd. SW with interment to follow at Pajarito Cemetery on the corner of Old Coors and Pajarito Rd. Date and times for the services are pending.