Estrella Balderas Ortega

January 21, 1984 - April 20, 2023

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Obituary For Estrella Balderas Ortega

Estrella Balderas Ortega was a caring wife, mother, sister, and friend. She left this world at the age of 39 on April 20th 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Estrella was born January 21, 1984 to Manuel and Luisa Balderas in Tampa, Florida. After graduating within Class of 2002 from Middlesex High School she chased her dreams and embarked on her journey to travel the world as a Sailor serving her country within the United States Navy. Shortly after she met her husband, her Marine, and her Soulmate Michael Ortega. Together, they had 4 children: Michael Jr., Esteban, Emilio and Eulalia “Miss Lala”. Estrella was a unique soul. Her outgoing personality was contagious to everyone she met. Rooms would illuminate as soon as she took a step within because her ability to engage in conversation knew no boundaries. She truly embodied and lived life fully by the name given to her at birth, “Star”. Estrella’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death because she left a tremendous imprint within every person she met. She was a deeply loving, glamorous and loyal soul. Her bold and opinionated drive in all that she was, was not for the faint of heart. She loved an evening with friends and a glass of wine in hand all while playing board games or lotería. During her spontaneous moments throughout life and around the world, she’d gather the family and explored hiking trails and found beauty in each and every beach as she would soak her feet within the alluring sands. Estrella was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a strong fighter, but she is now sailing on a journey to shores that we cannot see. We know that she is free from pain and is floating peacefully amongst the stars. She will be forever missed. Estrella is survived by her Husband Michael Ortega, sons Michael Ortega Jr, Esteban Ortega, Emilio Ortega, daughter Eulalia Ortega, mother and father Luisa and Manuel Balderas, sisters Luna (Brian) Morales, Crystal (Jeffery) Tanner, Maribel (Shabree) Kimble, brother Manuel Jr(Emily) Balderas, many nieces and nephews who loved their Auntie/Tia, and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Estrella is preceded in death by both paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather, uncle Padilla, and cousin Joshua. Visitation will be Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Johnson Funeral Chapel with services beginning at 11:30. Interment will follow in Onslow Memorial Park. Share condolences to the family by clicking the "Share a Memory" tab. Johnson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ortega family during this difficult time.

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  • May 03, 2023

    To Michael and kids my heart and prayers are with you. Estrella will forever be in my heart, my friend, and my encouragement. 🙏🏽❤️God Bless the family.

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  • May 03, 2023

    With all our love to her family in your time of grief. I send you a white candle of piece so that you too may find piece as she. Butler family

  • May 03, 2023

    Prayers and condolences to family with love. THE KIMBLE AND BAGBY FAMILIES

  • May 02, 2023

    You where the best big sister ever, I love you

  • May 02, 2023

    I cherish you dear sister and you know how much I care. Our hearts are bond together by the memories that we share.❤️

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    Trina Vanderwerf sent Sweet Moments for Estrella Balderas Ortega - May 05, 2023

    Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. 7th grade teachers at Brewster Middle School

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