Maximina "Mine" Ochoa Ortega

Maximina “Mine” Ochoa Ortega of Lubbock died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the age of 83.  She was born June 8, 1929 in Clairemont, Texas to Isidoro and Aurora (Juarez) Ochoa.  Maximina loved growing flowers and listening to music.  She was a happy person who enjoyed having friends and family close to her.  Maximina was a very loving, caring mother.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a Cursillista. 

Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Isabel Gongora (Alfonso) and Connie Chadis, all of Lubbock; one son, Roberto Chadis (Sylvia) of Lubbock; two brothers, Victor Salazar of Lubbock and Juan Salazar of Olney, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Maximina was preceded in death by her husband, Andres Ortega; three sons, Felipe, Rudy, and Frank Chadis; three brothers; and three sisters.

Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park in Woodrow.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Covenant Palliative Care for their love and compassion given to Maximina.

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