Margaret Ortelle Obituary

I am so sorry to hear of Maggie's passing. Maggie was indeed the best! Purple was Maggie's color and she went out of her way to help us and guide us. I am so grateful to have known Maggie

Maggie was the first older sibling of a friend to really take interest in what her little brother and his friend were doing. Mike and I were close for a few years before the family moved to Marin. Maggie didn´t go with them and she became my only source of how the family was doing. Later when Facebook came around we found each other again. It was like time stood still. She was always the kindest most sincere friend. She wanted to know how the Peña´s were doing and always a say Hi to your mom. Goodbye Maggie, you are the word friend. Say hi ti Mike. I miss him too.

Maggie was simply the BEST!
I knew her for over 30 years in the SFPD. She treated all the police officers with kindness and respect.

Dear Ortelle family,
I´m so very sorry to learn of Maggie´s passing.
We worked together at the SFPD. Prior to that I went to her house warming party way back when. Through Patty O´Connell and many Police employees I got to know her. Lots of love and laughs.
We´ll all miss her light and love always and forever

There will never be another Maggie. She will be in my heart forever.

Thank you Margaret for always lighting up the back table during the Lazaris workshops with your love and kindness .

So sorry to hear of your passing, Maggie. You were the absolute best.

Dear Ortelle Family,
Maggie was celebrated yesterday by Tom and Mary Blank, Roseanna Hughes and Marci Nutting. We all got together to remember her beautiful soul, surrounded by purple candles and purple ribbons. We shared many memories and had more than a few laughs of days gone by....Our love and prayers go out to you all!

There aren´t enough words to described how wonderful she was. She took care of so many of us! If Maggie liked you, you were in like Flynn! I will be forever grateful for our friendship that spanned many many years...from growing up in the Sunnyside to working together for the bosses at the SFPD. Maggie, your physical presence will be so missed...your spirit will always be a light when we think of your beautiful smile and goodness! Love you, my friend.
Lynette

My condolences to the Ortelle family. Maggie was one in a million. May she rest in peace

Maggie was the best!

my name is Bill Thomson I lived around the corner from the Ortelle's on Judson Avenue from 1947 until 1967. I attended many of the Ottelle Halloween parties. It was a wonderful time in my life and although I hadn't seen or communicated with Margaret for more than fifty years I'm saddened by her passing.

To the Ortelle family, my prayers go out to you at this time. Keep the fond memories of your mom in your heart.

Colleen McCarthy
SVdP HS '75

My love and prayers for the family. She was my big sister in high school, loved her dearly along with Lori and Kathy. Great memories. They are in peace.

Rest in Peace, Maggie. It was a pleasure to know you and work with you in the SFPD, Thank you for everything you did. My condolences to her family and friends

To the Ortelle family, we are sad to hear of Maggie´s passing. Maggie (the purple lady ) saved the day on our wedding. Our photographer had one of his cameras stolen that contained a lot of photos of our wedding and reception. Later Maggie gave us an album of photos she had taken at the wedding, which contained a lot of pictures we would have never had. Thanks again Maggie, rest well in the hands of our Lord. We will keep Maggie and your family in our prayers.

You will be missed my dear longtime Friend! A friend indeed!

I remember Maggie as a kind beautiful woman. I know she loved her family. I can still see her laughing and enjoying good times. God rest her soul.

John and Ortelle Family, my deepest condolences on the great loss of Maggie. She was always a bright light anytime I saw her at the hall of justice during my career.
She always had the biggest smile, and good things to say about everyone