Obituaries

Bernice R. Ortiz, age 78, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her residence in Fremont, CA at the Carlton Senior Living, a passionate and loving community that helped care for her. She was born in Bronx, New York to Martha and Nathan Stender, and was the only child.

Bernice met her first husband Richard R. Lamont in the late 50’s, and then went on to have 3 beautiful children (2 girls and 1 boy). They all moved to California in 1964 and nestled into the city of Fremont, where Bernice resided for the rest of her time. Bernice was a woman always on the move; she loved getting out taking short road trips or attending local events. Family for her was everything, and she loved every moment she got to spend with them making memories. In the mid-80’s Bernice met her second husband to be, Arturo Ortiz at her place of employment. Arturo used to look forward to seeing her every week when he would come in, and would conversate for hours, the beginning of a kindling relationship. Eventually he asked for her hand in marriage and they got married in 1988, and remained married for 31 years until she passed away. Bernice had 7 grandchildren (5 girls 2 boys) and 7 great-grandchildren (3 girls 4 boys), and she adored every one of them. Bernice came from little to nothing growing up with the absence of her family, so having a growing family of her own meant the world to her. All she wanted was to see everyone happy and thriving. Bernice was a strong, independent, and selfless woman and mother; she instilled so many priceless values into her children, which has continued to pass on through the generations. Her beautiful soul will forever live on in all of our hearts and we will love you forever, meowwww.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with a Chapel Service at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont. Burial to follow Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward.