Maria Esther (Ortiz) Anchondo

North Las Vegas, NV - Surrounded by loved ones, Maria Esther Ortiz-Anchondo, 60 passed away in North Las Vegas, NV, on March 27, 2018.　Maria was born in Overton, NV, on March 13, 1958, to Marta and Pedro Ortiz. Maria is one of eleven children, all raised in Moapa Valley.　 She was a devout Catholic and enjoyed birding, traveling, crocheting and quilting.

Maria lived a full life, overcoming many challenges, to achieve some of her biggest dreams.　From traveling Europe, to seeing her daughters graduate college, and getting to experience a real fall season - just like in the magazines - Maria lived life to the fullest in her healthiest of times.

Maria is survived by her daughters; Alicia (Eric) Ramos of North Las Vegas, NV; Monica Anchondo, Moapa, NV; Delfina Anchondo, Madison, WI, brothers: Joe Ortiz, Las Vegas, NV; Aurelio (Nora) Ortiz, Las Vegas, NV; Pedro Jr. (Maria) Ortiz, Las Vegas, NV; David (Annette) Ortiz, Fort Collins, CO; Cenovio Ortiz, Logandale, NV; Ernesto Ortiz, Las Vegas, NV, Sisters: Paulita Ortiz, Logandale, NV; Jany Ortiz, Las Vegas, NV; Maria (Dario) Ortega, Sandy Valley, NV; and Juanita Marcial, Overton, NV; in addition to many loved nieces and nephews.

In Maria’s own words, "Dream because no one can ever take away your dreams."

Maria will be most remembered by her loved ones for her unyielding faith, enduring strength, and love of life.

Visitation Services will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Moapa Valley Mortuary at 5090 N. Moapa Valley Blvd, Logandale, NV 89021. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church at 2955 Saint Joseph St, Logandale, NV 89021, followed by Graveside Services at the Logandale Cemetery.

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