Aurora "Boris" Ordóñez Salazar

Aurora “Boris” Ordonez Salazar, beloved wife, mother, devoted friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away at the age of 58 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born with an unwavering spirit and a compassionate heart, Boris dedicated her life to her kids and helping those around her.

As a mother, she raised her children with incredible strength, optimism, and faith, instilling in them the values of love, service, and compassion. Boris’s home was a warm and welcoming space, where she loved to host gatherings, creating cherished memories and fostering deep connections.

A faithful Catholic, Boris lived her life guided by her faith, offering help and support to anyone in need. Her kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Through her passion for helping others, she embodied the true spirit of a serving Catholic, viewing service as a powerful way to change the world.

Boris is survived by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren, who will carry forward her legacy of love, service, and compassion. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and everyone whose life she touched.

Please join us as we say goodbye to a beloved wife, mother and friend. Below are details regarding the services in Washington, D.C. on October 11th and 12th. For the address of the Visitation at the Quinn Family Home on Friday, October 11, 2024, please message Mayté Quinn at (847) 414-2838.

There will be a memorial service on October 19th in El Paso, TX for those unable to attend services in Washington, D.C.  Please check back in for updates as details continue to be refined.

In lieu of flowers, Boris asked donations to be made to her grandchildren’s school, St. Jerome Academy - https://stjeromeacademy.org/donate.