Maria “Nash” Ortega, 85, of Cheyenne, went home with the Lord on April 7, 2020. She was born January 29, 1935 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Rudolpho and Manuelita Ortega. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Richard Ortega, Raymond Ortega, Anastacio Ortega, Jose Ortega, Oralia Tafoya and Rose Ortiz. Maria did many jobs and made many friends because she was very outgoing and known for her cooking. She retired from the school district. In her past time, she enjoyed fishing and gambling and loved her Broncos.