Martha Bortle

Obituary of Martha Louise Bortle

 Born July 25, 1928 in Phoenix, New York to James and Clara Murphy, and passed away July 16, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona.  As a military wife, Martha traveled extensively around the United States and overseas with her husband and children.  They settled in Tucson in 1974.

Marty, as she was known to family and friends, was an active member of the community.  A volunteer of thirty years at Tucson Medical Center and she also volunteered with her church. Well known for telling jokes and sharing her home baked goodies, she brought smiles to everyone she met.  Her spirit was amazing and she will be missed by all who knew her.  She is survived by her children Donald Jr. and wife Doreen, John, Carol Steiner and husband Dennis, Michael, and Martin and wife Mickie.  Awesome grandmother to Andrew, Alexis and husband Aaron, Samantha, Jacob, Alexzandria and Chance.  Great grandmother to Donovan and Dominic. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Edward Bortle in 1996.  Memorial Mass will be offered at 10:00 AM on Thursday July 25, 2019 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church 1375 S. Camino Seco, Tucson.  Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday July 26, 2019 at the Fort Huachuca Post Cemetery, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

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Thursday
25
July

Memorial Mass

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, July 25, 2019
St. Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church
1375 South Camino Seco
Tucson, Arizona, United States
(520) 885-5908
Friday
26
July

Rite of Interment

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Friday, July 26, 2019
Fort Huachuca Post Cemetery
State Route 90 South
Fort Huachuca, Arizona, United States
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