In memory of

Barbara Ellen Ortiz

June 16, 1928 -  October 26, 2021

Barbara Ellen Ortiz (1928-2021)
Ortiz, Barbara Ellen of Toronto Ontario passed away on Tuesday October 26th at Michael Garon Hospital in her 93rd year. Loving wife of Robert Louis who predeceased her by 24 years, Loving mother to Wayne (Marilyn) and Heather. Beloved grandmother of Lindsey, Julia and Robert and great grandmother of Bradyn and Rhodes. Sister-in-law to Mary-Lou Arniel, Joan Ortiz and Marilyn and Arthur Ortiz. Barbara was predeceased by sister Betty Cook and brother Melville Arniel and brother-in-law’s Peter Cook and Norman Ortiz. Beloved Aunt to many Nieces and Nephews.

Barbara was born and raised in Toronto. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Melville Arniel. In September 1954 she married Robert Lois Ortiz also of Toronto. They then moved into their house in East York where they lived all their life and raised their two children. Barbara sold the house and moved to a Seniors Apartment in 2020.

The Ortiz family would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. We are asking that in-lieu of flowers donations be made to The Scott Mission, Covenant House, Clairiea Park Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.

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SYLVIA STEWART (Friend)

Entered October 29, 2021 from Toronto

Barb was a lovely lady. She taught me flower arranging when we both attended Victoria Park United Church. I will always remember her many kindnesses and her loving friendship.

Barbara Evans (Friend)

Entered October 30, 2021 from Scarborough

I met Barb at Victoria Park United Church just days after giving my heart to The Lord way back in 1985. She influenced my life so much as a young woman, wife and mother as I got to know her during prayer meetings, UCW meetings and worship services. From the beginning of our relationship it was evident that she loved Jesus!! ❤️ Barb was so very quiet - didn’t say much, but when she did I was wise to listen to her advice.
She will be missed and always remembered in love.
Sending prayers up for her dear family and friends.
Joe and Barb Evans. ❤️❤️😘😘🙏🙏

Nancy Campbell (Member Victoria Park United Church)

Entered October 30, 2021 from East york

Heather I am so sorry to hear your lovely Mom passed.
Nancy Campbell

Janine (Doel) Valliant Jones 

Entered October 30, 2021

On behalf of my mother Janis Doel (who knew Barbara through family for most of her life) and myself and my husband Bob and our family, I would like to send sincerest condolences to Barbara's family. We met Barbara in recent years at family celebrations and have fond memories of those visits.
A lovely person, always a pleasure to be with.
Our uncle Mel's sister, forever a a part of our family's memories residing in our hearts.

Rose Maaser (Friend)

Entered October 30, 2021 from Kitchener

Barbara Ortiz had a beautiful heart. She was kind and caring, compassionate and thoughtful. Always thinking of others. She would take in Heather’s friends like her own. In fact, for a while Heather’s friend Bea lived with them. Once I came along, there was always a place for me to stay too.

Last year I stayed with them for a couple of months to help them prepare for their move. In the evenings, when Heather and her mom would have a prayer time together, Barb’s prayer would always include thanks for giving Heather and me to help her. She was a woman of gratitude and she did not take her daughter or friends for granted.

I was blessed to know Barb. She was like a second mother to me.❤

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