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Jesusita (Susie) Ortiz

January 17, 1935 — May 16, 2024

Jesusita (Susie) Ortiz, 89, of Hurst passed away on May 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Susie, a native of Victoria, TX, born on January 17, 1935, to Catarino and Maria Canales, passed away peacefully. Susie began her adult life’s journey when she joined her husband, Del, after his enlistment in the Air Force, dedicating herself as a loving wife and mother for over 69 years. Susie found joy in cherishing her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, participating in bible studies, and embracing music and dancing. Most noteworthy was her time spent working in numerous local church nurseries such as Christ Wesleyan Church and Euless United Methodist Church. Her legacy of love and devotion will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched.
Susie was preceded in death by her loving husband Del, father Catarino, her mother, Maria, her sisters Mary Velasquez and Lupe Cantu, her daughter, Susan, and her grandson, Jude.
Susie will be remembered by her children Diane (Jack McKinney); David (Josephine); Richard; Edward (Karen); Joseph; Michael (Jennifer).
She will be fondly remembered by her 12 grandchildren, Shannon, Derric, Hannah, Krystal, Jennifer, Christina, Richard, Josh, Amanda, Mindy, Daniel, and Emily. In addition, she had 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Mass: Wednesday, May 29, 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bedford followed by a church reception provided by St. Michael’s Funeral Ministry. Interment will follow at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas beginning at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday evening at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst with a prayer vigil (Rosary)to begin at 7:00 PM.
Memorial donations may be made to the non-profit group, Emily’s Smile Boxes, at emilysmileboxes.com.
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Visitation

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Rosary

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Internment

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

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