Irene Ortiz Irene Ortiz, 98, beloved wife, mother,

Irene Ortiz Irene Ortiz, 98, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on August 19, 2025. She entered the world on June 10, 1927, in Las Vegas, NM, born to Juan and Stefana "Annie" Alire. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Epimenio "Pepper" Ortiz; parents, Juan and Stefana "Annie" Alire; and her seven siblings. She is survived by her five children, Consuelo "Connie" Grabenstein (Richard Grabenstein), John Ortiz, Patrick Ortiz (Thelma Ortiz), Mary Anita Caress (David Williams), and Raymond Ortiz. She's also survived by her 12 grandchildren, Richard "Rich" Grabenstein (Kimberly Ann), John Grabenstein (Kimberly Gail), Adam Ortiz, Jarrad Ortiz (Natina), Lyndsy Ortiz, Kevin Caress, Lucas Caress, Kristi Williams, Jodi Davidson (Mike), Benjamin Ortiz, Nicolas Ortiz, and Matthew Ortiz; and six great-grandchildren. She is remembered for her loving care of family, as well as her gentle compassion for all those blessed to know her. Her great sense of humor, smile, and laugh will forever live in the hearts of her family and friends. She was a devout Catholic, possessing a deep devotion to her Blessed Mother Mary, her Rosary prayers, and St. Anthony. She worshipped at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish. A visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. Rosary, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at FRENCH - Lomas. Her Funeral Mass will be prayed at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont Street NE. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 11, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont Street NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110. To view Irene's full obituary, please visit our online guest book at www.FrenchFunerals.com.