We are saddened to learn of the death of Gloria Ortiguero, wife of GCI-Philippines pastor Jerry Ortiguero. Jerry wrote this note:
Gloria is now free from the pain that wracked her body for months. The cancer had spread from her breast to her spine and brain. She died at a hospital in Baguio [Philippines] on August 20. Gloria turned 73 on July 3. Her last birthday was celebrated with our daughter from Dubai. My children want me to go back to Dubai and continue my apostolic mission there to my ten grandchildren. Life must go on—death is not the end but the pathway to life eternal.
GCI-Philippines director Eugene Guzon commented:
Gloria has been a tremendous inspiration to all of us as a mother and a wife and partner in ministry with Jerry. She has constantly demonstrated grace, dedication, enthusiasm and unconditional love. She will be greatly missed. We appreciate your prayers for Jerry and the rest of the family in this difficult time of loss.
Gloria is now with our Lord. The best is yet to come. What a time of rejoicing it will be when we are reunited with all our loved ones in eternity.
In Christ,
Santiago Lange
We know the sorrow is there and feel some of it ourselves, but we are so encouraged by the hope you have that Jesus died and rose again and will bring your beloved Gloria with him when he comes.