Pamela Lynn Ortega-Kughler

April 16, 1978 - June 28, 2016
Pamela Lynn Ortega-Kughler
Service Date:
Thursday, July 7, 2016 6:00 PM
Service Location:
Starks Funeral Parlor 3651 South 900 East Salt Lake City UT 84105
Our beloved daughter, mother and Tia passed away on June 28, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones, she was only 38 years old. She was the partner of Ryan Hackney, which they shared 6 years together. She was born on April 16, 1978 in Salt Lake City to Patsy Ann Ortega and John Lee Kughler.

Pamela graduated from Highland High School in 1996. She worked for the Department of Workforce Services as a Statistic Analyst, and for the Utah State Postal Service. She was especially proud of her work as a legal secretary for Vancott Bagley Law Firm.

Pamela spent time studying the 7th Day Adventist Religion and enjoyed learning about their practices and beliefs. She loved crafting, organizing family events and spending time with her family and friends, especially her niece and nephew.

She is survived by her daughter Dominique Ortega-Kughler; mother Patsy Ann Ortega; partner Ryan Hackney; brother Justin L. Kughler; nephew Justin McCartney; niece Alexis Ortega; and her Little Gracie, Bichon Frise. Preceded in death by grandma Mary Jane Ortega; grandpa Gilbert Ortega; cousin Kim T. Aguilar; grandma Florence Kughler; and uncle George Kughler.

A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, July 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 8th at 10:00 AM also at Starks Funeral Parlor. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet parking for these services. Graveside to follow at Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave. N Street, Salt Lake City.