Mercedes Ortiz Alvarado

Mercedes Ortiz Alvarado, age 94, of Lorain, died on Monday, December 13, 2004 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, following a short illness.
She was born on February 13, 1910 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, moving to Lorain 50 years ago.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, where she was a member of the Legion of Mary and the Cursillo Movement.
Mercedes enjoyed gardening, growing roses, sewing, crocheting, knitting, cooking and helping her neighbors.
She is survived by her sons: Juan Calixto Ortiz, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Juan De Dios Vasquez, Juan L. Saul Ortiz and Rev. Deacon Juan Roque Ortiz, all of Lorain, a daughter: Francisca Josefa Ortiz, of Lorain, 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and sister Josefa Santiago of Lorain.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years: Simon V. Ortiz in 1973, sister: Carmen Ortiz, brother: Juan Pablo Alvarado and 3 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 16, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Friends may also call on Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 from 9:00 until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Most Rev. Bishop A. James Quinn, and Rev. Fr. William Thaden, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
To send online condolence, go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Joseph Homeless Shelter, 317 W. 15th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052 or Catholic Action Commission, 2500 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055.