Calling hours will be held in Rollstone Congregational Church, 199 Main St. on Tuesday, January 6, from 9-11 am. A service will begin at 11 am. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Brandon Funeral Home, Fitchburg is directing arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be left at the church.
Tiara Rose Ortiz, 16, passed away December 28, 2014.She was born September 2, 1998 in New Castle, PA, the daughter of Derrick and Angela (Ortiz) Thomas. Tiara was in the 10th grade at the Goodrich Academy, and worked for Market Basket on Water St.She loved attending church and was a member of the New Creation Community Church in Fitchburg.Tiara leaves her parents, Derrick and Angela (Ortiz) Thomas of Fitchburg; siblings, Tyler Ortiz, Derrick Thomas, Jr., Darnell Thomas, and Tamia Thomas, all of Fitchburg; aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.