Nicole L. Ortega, 37 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at a local hospital. Services will be held 2:00pm Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Community of Christ Church.

Nicole LeAnne Ortega was born August 15, 1985 in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Patrick and Julie (Brown) Morley. In 2003 she graduated from East High School. Nicole loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, throwing parties, and cooking.

She is survived by her daughter, Iana Ortega, father, Patrick Morley, two sisters, Ashley (Oscar) Garcia, Emily (Tyla) Morley Jackson, her niece, Paiz Lee and five nephews, Alan, Izaiah, Juanito, Julian and Tyler, Jr.

Nicole is preceded in death by her mother, Julie, brother, Patrick M. Morley, Jr., and her brother-in-law, Alan Garcia-Lopez.