Margie B. Ortega

Margie B. Ortega, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, Max Ortega, son Jerry S. Ortega, sisters Joise Gallegos, Gloria Ortega, and Consuelo (Conni) Sisneros, and brothers James Bachicha and Richard Bachicha.

Margaret is survived by her sons Roberto Ortega and wife Johnnina Ortega and Nicholas J. Ortega; daughters Lydia O. Terrazas and Mary O. Sanchez; brothers Alfredo Bachicha Jr. and Tomas Bachicha; sisters Terri Luna and Maria Antonia Bachicha Zumbrun and husband John; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Fabiola Margarita Bachicha Ortega (Margie B. Ortega) was a devout child of the Lord God. She was born and raised in Encino, New Mexico. Margie was married to Max Ortega for 64 years. They made every effort to have their five children attend Catholic schools because of their religious belief in having a strong foundation in the Lord our God. When she lived in Albuquerque, she was a member of various Catholic Churches serving in the Altar and Rosary Society, as a Eucharistic Minister, a lector, and a Catechism teacher. She was also a participant of the Apostolic Cursillo Movement.

Margie graduated from the Technical Vocational Institute (TVI) in the late 1960's with an Associate's Degree in Bookkeeping. She was a Civil Service employee in Albuquerque for 30 years as an accountant with the western sector of the Military Entrance Processing Station known as MEPS.

Margie will be remembered for her contagious laughter, her love for the good Lord, and her strong ethical convictions in life. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Our hearts are filled with love and joy because she is in the presence of God almighty. Her legacy will forever be with us because of the love she demonstrated to each and everyone one of us.

Margie's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. also at Holy Family Catholic Church. Please join the family for a Reception following Services in the Parish hall. Burial will be on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Antonio X. Sanchez, Christina M. Espinosa, Adan Ortega, Anita M. Terrazas/Rymarz, Deborah L. Sanchez, Saundra L. Terrazas, and Feliz Lucero.