Gloria Ann Ortega passed away peacefully in her home on Oct. 15, 2022, in Holbrook. Gloria was born on Oct. 20, 1954, in Holbrook. She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1972 and served the Holbrook community as a beautician for many years. Gloria is survived by her children, Stacy Palmer of Fort Worth, Texas, William Palmer of Peoria and Crystal Palmer of Fort Worth, Texas, and all her grandchildren; her siblings, Morty Ortega of Gilbert, Lita Mann of Holbrook, Juanita Mann of Holbrook, Betty Mahan of Holbrook, Rita Ann Fuller of Tahlequah, Okla., and Paul Ortega of Holbrook. Gloria was truly one of a kind. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh and her joy of life. She was a wonderful mom, grandma, sister, auntie and friend. Funeral services for Gloria will be held with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, located at 225 E. Arizona St. in Holbrook. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
