Pastor Esther Ortiz Villanueva of Full Gospel Prayer Tabernacle Church passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2010.
A Gilroy native born June 17th, 1950, who proudly followed her fathers footsteps in the ministry. Following high school she attended Miracle Valley College in Arizona, where after one year she was sent to Nicaragua for missionary work with the Cobb family. Upon returning to the Gilroy she ministered along with her father while attending Gavilan College. She devoted her life to caring for and helping people, while continuously staying committed to her Christian faith.
Preceding her in death are her parents Rev. Jose and Dolores (Lola) Ortiz originally of Crystal City, Texas; Sisters Dominga Ortiz and Maria Elena Ortiz; Brother Reynaldo Ortiz; and nephews Antonio Ortiz, Joshua Gallegos, Jacob Moreno and great nephew Jacob Ortiz.
She leaves behind her loving husband Victor Villanueva of Gilroy; siblings Hermenio Ortiz, Felix Ortiz also of Gilroy, Carmen Gallegos of San Jose, John Ortiz of San Diego, Pete (Pedro) Ortiz of Morgan Hill, Mary Moreno of Oakland, Joe Ortiz of Fontana, CA; and many generations of nieces and nephews. She was the Matriarch of the Family who would wholeheartedly Love all.
Viewing will be held at the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, 7250 Forest St. Gilroy CA, 95020 – Thursday evening April 15, 2010, beginning at 5:00 P.M. with Evening Services at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will also be held at Full Gospel Church Friday April 16th, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park 1000 First St., Gilroy. Condolences and information at habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
