Obituary of Wilma May Ortega

Wilma May Ortega 08/07/38-06/03/24 Wilma May Ortega passed peacefully on June 03, 2024, in Reno, NV at the age of 85, surrounded by love, family, and the light of God. Wilma “May” was born August 7, 1938, in Gilroy Ca to Earl and Rosa Wolfe. Graduating from Gilroy High School in 1957. She began her long career working at Teledyne McCormick Selph (now known as Pacific Scientific) retiring after 60 years of service. Where she met and fell in love with Ruben “Papa” Ortega, blissfully married for 41 years. Working at the same company gave them extra time to be together. They were the favorite friends of many co-workers, and everyone called them Papa and Mama May. For many years as their health permitted Ruben and May attended Saturday night mass at Mission San Juan Bautista. And for those in attendance, may recall the couple always seated at the back of the church on the bench by the door, that couple was Ruben and May. Preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Ruben Ortega, of Hollister, survived by daughter Jodi (Terry) Gutierrez of Hollister, the loves of her life granddaughters Tessa of Hollister, Taralyn and fiancé (Dallas Jones) Gutierrez of Reno, Nv. As well as the Ortega children Jennie Lerma, Vera Delsid, Anita Altamirano, Maria Luisa Perez, Cesar Ortega, and Louie Ortega. Loving in-laws and a host of long-time friends. So, when thinking of “May” please raise a “Coors Light” a fond remembrance to a loving and generous wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend, she will be greatly missed. A Memorial will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Old Mission San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, Ca. Service to be held on what would have been her 86th birthday. Reception to follow. In-Lieu of flowers please send memorial donations in the name of Wilma M. Ortega to Old Mission San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA. Cards and letters may be sent to the Wilma Ortega Family c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, Hollister, Ca. “We turn to you for protection, Holy Mother of God Listen to our prayers. And help us in our needs. Save us from every danger, Glorious and blessed Virgin”