Brenda Lee Ortiz, passed quietly, surrounded by family, on June 3, 2023. She passed as she lived, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Brenda was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 21st, 1989 to Guadalupe Ortiz and Linda Ortega. She lived to the age of 33.

Brenda was a 2009 graduate of John Jay High school. In the winter of 2011, she helped welcome her only child, Samarah Lee. Her love for Samarah was never-ending, no matter the distance.

Brenda's greatest love, was her love for family. She loved just hanging out, playing basket ball with her brothers, having movie nights, and definitely family meals. She enjoyed playing with her nieces and nephews. She treasured the time she had helping care for her niece, Alaylah. Brenda also had a few friends that she considered family. She kept them close and loved them like siblings. Jennifer, John, Omar, Ruben, and Austin; she cherished you all until her last breath.

Brenda enjoyed many forms or art, to include music and movies. She especially enjoyed creating her own art and was known to occasionally  "drop a few lines" with the boys or draw a persons favorite character for them. She really enjoyed food, especially bologna or tuna with a lot of mayo. Her favorite colors were black and red. She had a love for shoes.

Brenda was an easy person to love. She was very caring and naturally nurturing. Brenda had a great sense of humor and was very good with people. Brenda knew the importance of the little things and quality time with those she loved. She is going to be extremely missed.

Brenda is preceded in death by her Grandma Rachel, Uncles Elias and Max, and half-sister Erica. She is survived by her mother, Linda Ortega (Tony); Father, Guadalupe Ortiz; Grandfather, Juan Tovar; brothers Guadalupe (Liz), Joe Raymond, Anthony (Giselle), Jonathon (Janaye); sister Betty Lou (Alonso); and half sister Desiree. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Brenda will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends and will always be missed.