Odilia Ortega

LEIPSIC - Odilia Ortega, 71, of Leipsic died 3:06 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born April 19, 1950 in Pharr, TX to Baldemar Sr. and Maria (Reyna) Hernandez.  Her father is deceased.  Her mother survives in Leipsic.  On October 25, 1969 she married Felipe Ortega Sr. and he died December 21, 2000.

Other survivors include four children: Felipe Jr. (Michelle) Ortega of Findlay, Corina Lybarger of Findlay, Enrique (Devon) Ortega of Pickerington and Joe (Susan) Ortega of Westerville; eight grandchildren: Mykayla Ortega, Michael Lybarger, Lindsey Lybarger, Madeleine Hunt, Roman Ortega, Gabriel Ortega, Elijah Ortega and Oliver Ortega; and two brothers: Juan (Leslye) Hernandez of San Antonio, TX and Roy Hernandez of Leipsic.

She was also preceded in death by brother, Baldemar Hernandez, Jr.

Odilia retired from Wal-Mart.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic and its Guadalupe Society.  She loved to cook for the community.  Odilia was a fiercely loyal and strong woman who deeply loved her family.

Funeral mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic with Fr. Ron Schock officiating.    Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 4-8 Wednesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic, as well as one hour prior to the funeral service Thursday at the St. Mary's Parish Life Center.  A rosary service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

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