Maria Benilda Escalera's Obituary
Benilda Ortiz was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed from this world peacefully and surrounded by family on January 5, 2022 at the age of 100 years and 9 months.
Benilda spent the last 2 years in St. Petersburg, FL. She spent many years in Lorain, OH. She was born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to Juana Escalera and Jose Melendez on April 4, 1921.
She is preceded in death by her husband Inocencio Ortiz and son Carlos Enrique Ortiz. She is survived by daughters Maria Ortiz de Rodriguez and Juanita Ortiz, sons George, Martin, Patrick, Joseph and Alberto.
Benilda made friends with everyone. She believed in assisting others whenever possible. Benilda loved to attend church and sing hymns. She loved music and dancing. She loved telling storied and making others laugh. Her laughter and love will live in our hearts and memories forever.
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