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Ofelia Ortega passed away on July 5, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, July 13, at 12:00 p.m. at Mount Olivet Chapel. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 12, from 6:00 p.m. to…

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Ofelia Ortega – July 4, 1935 – July 5, 2026

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Ofelia Ortega passed away on July 5, 2026. m. at Mount Olivet Chapel.

m. m. at the same location.

Ofelia was born on July 4, 1935, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She is survived by her 12 children and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Further details about Ofelia's life and funeral arrangements can be found through the Fort Worth Report.

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Category: local · Published: July 12, 2026 · Source: Fort Worth Report · Reading time: 1 min

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Ofelia Ortega – July 4, 1935 – July 5, 2026

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