Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Carmen Ortega

Passed away on February 21, 2023

Carmen Ortega, (nee Jimenez), age 100, late of South Deering passed away on February 21, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Jesus Ortega. Loving mother of Carmen (late Frank) Tonkovich, Martha “Tita” Ortega, Sylvia “Nena” Ortega, Jesus “Chuy” (Rosalie) Ortga, Jr. and Lety (Ken) Romero. Devoted grandmother of Nick, Luarina (Chloe), Jesse, Dominick, Jesus (Melissa), Joshua and Joseph. Adored great-grandmother of Christian, Ariana, Sofia and Julian. Dearest daughter of the late Isauro and late Aurelia Jimenez. Dear sister of late Sofia Jimenez and late Maria (late Chano) Ramirez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime parishioner of St. Kevin Church. Visitation Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 1-8 p.m. Funeral Monday, February 27, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Alsip, IL. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 9:15 am

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
3201 E. 91st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
6001 W. 111th St.
Alsip, IL. 60803

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Visitation Information

Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"Hi my dear friend and colleague Lety: I can feel your pain how difficult it is to have to let your mother Make her transition to be with our Lord and Savior. Iim praying for you ..Reflect on all the good times you had with her She lived a long life what a Blessing May God keep your family in Love and Peace to live out Mother Ortega’s legacy to give you strengthen you🙏🏽❤️ With my sincerest heart, Valeria Davis OliveHarvey College & Union Rep Local 1708 On behalf of the Union a flower was sent to the funeral home. "
- Valeria Davis
February 26, 2023 8:17 am
"Our family offers its deepest and sincerest condolences to Mrs. Ortega's family. We have enjoyed Mrs. Ortega's presence and spirit on many occasions throughout the years and she will be dearly missed."
- Jerry Romero & Family
February 26, 2023 10:06 am
"I am so sorry for your loss. May She Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹"
- Carolyn Carelli Hurst
February 27, 2023 9:18 pm
Candles Lit
"Blessings to the entire family. "
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February 21, 2023 7:05 pm
"May you rest in peace Ma. You wilplp be missed."
- Chuy & Rosalie Ortega
February 24, 2023 7:03 am
"My deepest condolences "
- Juanita Lara
February 25, 2023 8:59 pm
"May the light of this candle capture Mrs. Ortega's everlasting light."
- Jerry Romero & Family
February 26, 2023 10:08 am