Gladys Francisca

Ortiz

Gladys passed away suddenly on Saturday November 26th after being stricken in her home, she was 83 years of age.  Born in Barranquitas Puerto Rico she was one of twelve children of Teodoro Ortiz and Maria de la Paz Rivera. She came to the local area early 90's and resided in Lowell and Chelsea.  In her lifetime Gladys was a very devoted catholic and was a member of the St. Rose Community, she would frequently bring fresh cut flowers to honor the blessed mother.  She is lovingly remembered for her impeccable style and dress, her independent nature, and her lively and spirited personality.

She was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of; Jose Torres and his wife Norma of Chelsea, Yvonne Torres and her wife Helen Soto of Lawrence, Marlin Torres and her wife Joanna Torres of Lowell, Nilsa J. Torres and her husband Samuel Ramos of Coamo PR and Gladys L. Torres of Lowell.  Cherished grandmother Abuela of Nitza J Ramos, Yaiset E Ramos, Samuel Ramos, Jinny L Natal, Jimmy Natal, Melany Natal, Keira Z Torres, Kristopher Torres, Kiara Torres, Frances S Alvarez, Gary E Alvarez, Adrianna Rivera, Jolin Torres, Aiden Torres. Adored great grandmother of 14 and dear sister of Fransisco, Junior, Edilberto, Fredy, Orlando, Milagro, Minerva, Gloria, Carmin Ortiz Rivera, and the late Maritza and Edwin Ortiz Rivera.

Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday, December 1st from 4 - 8 P.M.  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday, December 2nd at 10:00 A.M.  Followed by a funeral mass at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea.  Final services and burial will be held in Puerto Rico with Gladys being placed to rest in Los Cipreses Cementerio in Bayamon Puerto Rico Services