Carmen M. Ortiz-Gonzalez, 73, of Reading, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late Cruz Lizardi who passed away December 24, 2000. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Felipe Ortiz and Josefa Gonzalez. She was a member of Saint Peter the Apostle Church in Reading. She is survived by her children Cruz, Lizardi, Jr.; Rafael Lizardi; Carmelo Lizardi; Francisco Lizardi; Ramon Lizardi; Luis Lizardi; Alice Lizardi; Lourdes Lizardi; Lucy Lizardi; Maribel Luzardi; Carmen Luzardi; Sonia Lizardi and Karen Lizardi along with many grandchildren and many great grandchildren and 6 siblings.
Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9th Street is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com