Maria Guadalupe Ortega recently lost her battle with cancer. She was a kind, hard-working, and beautiful soul who's smile and laughter captivated everyone around her. This is her story:

She was raised in a small Mexican town near Guadalajara where she spent her teenage years, but after having two kids she decided that she wanted something greater for them. She came to the US in 1991 in search for the American Dream and a better life.

Her life in the US was dedicated to work and raising her kids. As decades passed, she showed her kids the true meaning of hard-work, strength, and dedication.

On June 2017, she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in the liver and was expected to live only a few months... but she was strong.

Fast forward a year and a half and several rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer was shrinking and under control. Her hair grown, and spirit lifted, she was ready to go back to work. 

But soon after, while in need of more treatment, her insurance began denying it. Months went by with no treatment in sight, meanwhile her health began to deteriorate.

Due to the aggressiveness of her illness on Nov 7th, 2018, Maria Guadalupe Ortega lost her battle against cancer. 

She is survived by her four kids, Maricela (30yo), Jesus (28), Anthony (19), Ruby (15), and four grandchildren. 

This fund will help with funeral arrangements and services.