Maria Ines Ortiz, 89, of Danville, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, passed away at 11:28 A.M. Saturday February 24, 2024, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL. She was born January 21, 1935, in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Pedro and Juana (Lopez) Banda, Sr. She married Rodolfo Ortiz on August 16, 1959, in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, Martha (Angel) Ramirez of Danville, IL and Lucy Ortiz of Danville, IL; one sister, Beatriz Lopez of Coast Palm, FL; nine grandchildren, Alicia (Lucio) Torres, David (Julia) Ramirez, Angel Ramirez Jr., Adrian Ramirez, Carina Bernal, Rogelo (Vanessa) Bernal, Jr., Chelsea Bernal, Jesus Bernal, and Claudia Bernal; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Maria was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Pedro Banda Jr.

Maria enjoyed babysitting children, as she loved kids. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston and later attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Danville. Maria volunteered her time helping at the St. Anthony taco stand during the National Sweetcorn Festival. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Maria also enjoyed crocheting, baking, and making cakes.

A visitation will be held 10:00 – 10:45 A.M. Thursday February 29, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral mass will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at St. Athony Catholic Church, 423 S. Third St. Hoopeston, IL, with Father Ignatius Mulenda officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Maria to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 423 S. Third St., Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Maria’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.