Sheriff's office mourns loss of beloved crossing guard
by Jasmin Hurtado
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's office announced the passing Maria Ortega who worked as a school crossing guard for over 14 years. Oct. 20,2021. (Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) —
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of a beloved school crossing guard.
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Maria Ortega worked for over 14 years with the community as a school crossing guard at Rosenwald Elementary in South Bay and Lake Shore Middle School in Belle Glade.
Ortega lost her battle with COVID-19 last week and is survived by her daughter, who is also a crossing guard, and her two sons.
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A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokesperson says Ortega was an active community member involved with a local church in Belle Glade.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office would like you to keep the Ortega family in your prayers.
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