We are So Saddened to hear of Maria's passing. She was a wonderful, kind, caring person -sharing her beautiful humanistic gifts of love & compassion to everyone she touched. We were young newlyweds when we met Maria & Al & "baby" Alma as our neighbors. They welcomed us to their home & shared their gift of love and happiness and Maria's great cooking,for the first 10 years of our married life as their neighbors. Our families were so touched by this beautiful family, we shared lots of laughs & some tears and will always keep Maria's beautiful spirit with us! Our heartfelt condolences to her soulmate Al & her loving daughter Alma, granddaughter Lena and the entire Ortiz Family. Sorry we could not be with you today, you are in our thoughts & prayers.