Jessica Andrea Ortiz

Jessica Andrea Ortiz, 31, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital, the result of injuries sustained as a pedestrian victim in a motor vehicle accident on July 19, 2026. Born in Ecuador, a daughter of Fausto Ortiz and Blanca Anguizaca, she emigrated to Fall River in 2007.

A medical assistant with SouthCoast Health Urgent Care of Dartmouth for over five years, Jessica was a Class of 2016 graduate of UMass Dartmouth, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She enjoyed hiking, walking her dog, Leo, and participating in the Mano de Maria (Mary’s Hand) prayer group – as she was a very devout Catholic.

Besides her parents of Fall River, she is survived by two siblings, Freddy and Sherley Ortiz, both of Fall River, and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, August 28th, in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral followed by her committal at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of health concerns or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home’s website (www.silvafaria.com) and not through a third party. Thank you!