Nora Ortiz Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nora Ortiz of Newark, New York, who passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nora Ortiz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cesar Ortiz and Ada Padilla (Camacho); and her sister Holly Padilla. She is survived by: her significant other Mark Stamer; her children, Eric Ortiz, Travis Williams, Crystal Williams and Miranda Brooks-Ruggeri (Justin "Gino"); her grandchildren, Jalen Williams, Janel Williams, Jacqueline Smith, Jaston Brooks, Jordan Brooks, Jonavon Brooks, Jiovanni Brooks and Javante Brooks; her great grandchildren, Jupiter and Violet; her siblings, Whitney Ortiz (Gerard Couturier), Juan Ortiz (Patricia), Olga Richmond Jr. (Charles), Cesar Ortiz and Angelique Ortiz-Kane (Chris); and her stepparents, Anselmo Padilla and Elena Ortiz (Raspaldo). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of cousins, aunts, and uncles.