Carmen Ortiz, age 82, of Brighton, formerly of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, passed away on January 1, 2022. Loving mother of Pedro Maldonado, Frank Maldonado, Virginia Maldonado, Lillian Serrano and Solveliz Andino. Carmen is also survived by her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 14 Montebello Rd. Jamaica Plain on Monday January 17 at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.