Obituary of Esther Ortiz

Esther Ortiz, passed away at the tender age of 78, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in her Vineland home, after a long courageous battle with Breast Cancer.

Esther was born on January 25, 1945 in Lajas, Puerto Rico to the late Laudelino Pagan and Eugenia Ramirez. She moved to Los Angeles, California in 1979, in which she became an Electronic Assembler for Wells Fargo and Howard Hughes. Esther then moved to Vineland, New Jersey in 1986, in which she continued her line of work at Fischer & Porter in Vineland, NJ until retirement.

She had several passions in life after retirement. As a member of the Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church in Vineland, NJ, she enjoyed decorating the church for special events and making the most beautiful salads for her fellow church members. She also volunteered at the local FoodBank to distribute to those in need in the community. At home, she enjoyed caring for her garden, which consists of various fruits, vegetables, and grew the most colorful flowers imaginable.

Our Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother fought long and hard against Breast Cancer. She took great comfort and strength from her relationship with God. She had a beautiful smile that would light up a room. She will be truly missed by many. She is now resting with God in his peace.

She is survived by her husband Anastacio Perez Vega, daughter Estrella Rowan (Gutierrez) and grandson Isaac A. Hess from (Vineland), sisters Laura Monroy from (Vineland) and Rosa K. Hunter from (California), brothers Jabes Pagan and Eugenio Munoz from (Puerto Rico). She is also survived by 20 nephews and nieces.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters; Elizabeth Padin, Noemi Ribot, Sara Simmons and brothers; Eliseo Pagan, Jonatan Pagan, Manases Pagan.

Family and friends will be invited to join us for a viewing on Thursday, December 28, 2023. A viewing will be held from 10:30am – 11:00am. Prayer service will commence at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org