Pierce, Louisa Louisa Pierce, 59, of Phoenix, passed away on August 5, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Louisa was born on September 24, 1949 in Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her father Victor Ortega, mother Julia Wing, and grandmothers. Louisa married her high school sweetheart, Stephen L. Pierce on June 9, 1968. She is survived by her loving husband; her son Jeff Pierce; daughter Kimberly Zamorano; granddaughters Isela, Ilena, Ilicia and Madison; brothers Carlos and Victor Ortega; and sisters Esmeralda, Toni, Marcy, Doreen, and Shelly. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 9 from 1 to 3 pm, with a service at 3 pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ. Donations in her name can be sent to Hospice of the Valley or to any cancer center. Published in The Arizona Republic from August 8 to August 9, 2009