Adelynn “Addie” Grace Ortega, 14, of Emporia died on February 23, 2018 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Addie was born on January 9, 2004 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Darren Ray and Jana Raelynn Telfer Ortega.
Surviving family members include: parents, Darren and Jana Ortega of Emporia; brother, Brayden Ortega of Emporia; sisters, Rebecca, Bethany, and Allie Ortega all of Emporia; grandparents, Jim and Janet Telfer and Tony and Rita Ortega all of Emporia.
Addie enjoyed playing the piano, guitar and ukulele. She absolutely LOVED crafting as well as swimming, performing science experiments, baking, being outdoors and most of all spending time with her family. Addie loved to make others smile and lived each day to its fullest. She was always striving to do for others. Addie fought her battle with cancer for more than eight years with great strength, grace, dignity and love for Jesus.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia with cremation following the visitation. Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Flint Hills Bible Church, Emporia. Memorial contributions to the Addie Ortega Memorial Fund can be sent in care of the funeral home.
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