Natalie Ortega passed away on August 28, 2026, in Pico Rivera at the age of 18. She was born on August 4, 2008, in Fontana, California.

Natalie will be remembered with deep love by her family. She is survived by her father, Cesar Ortega; her brother, Cesar Ortega Jr.; her uncle, Jaime Castro, and grandparents. They carry forward her memory with enduring love and remembrance.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Claudia Ortega, whose bond with Natalie remains a lasting part of her story.

A Mass for Natalie will be held on October 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 5465 Citronell Avenue, Pico Rivera, California 90660. Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601.

May Natalie Ortega be remembered always with tenderness, and may her family find comfort in the love that surrounds her memory.