Jenalyn "Jena" Ortega, 44 of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Albuquerque. She was born on June 9, 1971 in Cortez Colorado to Tina Ann (Wing) Newnum and Johnny Newnum.
Jena was a funny, caring and loving mother, daughter, sister and spouse. She enjoyed life to the fullest and filled her days spending time with her children, family and friends. She loved watching instant classic movies and listening to oldie music. Anyone who knew Jena knew she was all about her three kids and dogs. She was always young at heart and full of life. She was loved by her partner Oliver Montoya and will always be remembered for her mischievous smirk and beautiful smile.
Jena was preceded in death by her mother Tina Ann Wing and her adopted mother Lugene Hurst.
She is survived by her partner Oliver Montoya; sons Ryan Daniel Galbraith and Kary Reed Galbraith; daughter Nicole Tiffany Galbraith; brother Johnny Jr. Newnum; and sister Ryann (Jason) Hughes.
Viewing will be from 6-8 pm on Monday, October 12th at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 13th at the First Baptist Church of Farmington, 121 N. Auburn. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St., in Farmington.
Pallbearers are Reed Galbraith, Chriss Galbraith, Trentan Henighan, Gabriel Newnum, Isaiah Newnum, Jason Hughes, and Chris Ray Romero.
Jena is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington, (505)325-8688.
Service Details
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 11:00am, First Baptist Church - Farmington
Interment Details
Memory Gardens Cemetery