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MARIA ANA PORTUONDO

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Plan Westchester Funeral Home

9800 SW 24th Street

Miami, Florida

MARIA PORTUONDO Obituary

PORTUONDO, MARIA ANA, passed away on Miami, Florida March 6, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her mother Maria Castro Portuondo, her siblings Manuel E. Portuondo (Jeannette), Beatriz Garcia Velez (Carlos), Ernesto Portuondo (Pilar), Rafael Portuondo (Sylvia), and Fernando Portuondo (Ed). She is also survived by many nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. A mass for the eternal rest of her soul will be celebrated on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, located at 1400 Miller Road, Coral Gables, Florida. FERDINAND FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY FERNANDO CABALLERO, F.D. (305) 631-0001 View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Mar. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for MARIA PORTUONDO

22 Entries

Janice Rybicki

April 23, 2012

Mi Hermana!! You will be forever in my heart!! The only true "friend" I will ever have. You were the best, I only wish I had known someone that would have called me so that I could have paid my last respects! I love you always Janice Rybicki

Rasheme Richardson

March 29, 2012

Rest in peace Maria. A true professional to which I will always be grateful. Words cannot express my sorrow and sympathy.

Peter Rey

March 21, 2012

So hard to believe - truly in a better place.

Rest In Peace

good memories,

Peter Rey

March 15, 2012

I grew up with Mariana and Fernando. Across the street we played canasta, dominos, gin rummy. She won !! I wish she won this...I remember her as Mariana who took me to the only um baseball game. She also was very kind to my niece who at 6 or 7 yrs old was on her own ... love to Maricusa and my heart breaks for this . My love to you all. I have so much more to say but that will be at at a later date

Lourdes Pita Geller

March 10, 2012

Dearest Mariana:
Even though we had not seen you for some time, we are so saddened by your passing! What happy memories our children have of you as they were growing up, some which I didn't even know until now, like being the one who took Lee and Tiki to their first UM game or going into the garbage at a restaurant looking for Lee's retainer wrapped in a napking and trown away by the waiter! And, of course, who can forget that trip to Washington with all those 18 kids...what fun we had! You were a very, very important part of mine and very many children's lives, and, in all our hearts, you will live forever! We love you and will never forget you!
Lourdes Pita-Geller

CityBird Colleagues

March 10, 2012

Rest in Peace Maria. Deepest sympathies to all friends and relatives.

March 9, 2012

Mariana was a wonderful, joyful person. Her spirit will live on in every memory her Assumption sisters have of her, that great smile, her booming laugh and her athletic high-jinks. She always kept us laughing. She cared deeply for her friends and was always ready to offer a hug or a slap on the head if needed. My condolences to her family, she will be missed. Cathy Scholtens Assumption Academy Class of 1974

Ana Lauredo-Rumery

March 9, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Marianna passing. I remember her well when I was Assumption. Even though we weren't what you would consider friends she was always very nice to me. I remember her smile. May she rest in peace.

Teresita Dominguez-Neckel

March 9, 2012

We are so saddened to hear of Mariana's passing. We remember her fondly from our days at Assumption. Our deepest condolences to her family, friends and sisters from Assumption. We will keep you in our prayers and may God grant you Peace.

Class of '74
Teri Neckel

March 9, 2012

We would like to offer our condolences on the death of Maria P. She was not only a very professional and knowledgeable colleague, but also a wonderful person. She was well respected and liked by everyone at airberlin and will be missed dearly. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family.

Colleagues from airberlin, Berlin

Maruchy Alzola- Aparicio

March 8, 2012

I was sadden to hear of Mariana's passing. She was a very special chilhood friend. I will keep her and you our family in my prayers.

Pilar G Portuondo

March 8, 2012

Mariana I love you so much....all my love Pilar

Cindy Evans

March 8, 2012

I have many fond memories of working with Maria at Air Florida many years ago. My heart felt sympathy goes out to her family. May her precious memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Rest In Peace

Tania Dinescu

March 8, 2012

I met Maria 6 years ago at Briarlakes where she lived with her 2 doggies Bebe and Elliot. What a lady! What a great heart! Maria I will miss you so much, my afternoons will be so lonely and sad without you and the doggies by the lake. Rest in Peace dear friend and I will see you on the other side. Much love! Tania

Cookie Delaosa

March 8, 2012

I am so saddened to hear of Mariana's passing. We shared a carpool for a long time before I moved to Spain.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michelle Sylvester

March 8, 2012

We remember her for the life she brought, gone too soon is this gloroius spirit. We remember no more, in this day to day, but cherish our memories of yesterday. Of bright futures we all had planned, now only sadness in our weeping hands. Counsel us all with our prayers, for a life everlasting and a peaceful sleep. While today we are broken hearted and yes we grieve, the veil of darkness is lifted with the thoughts that I hold so deep. Days in the sun, of laughter and dreams; far better it is to remember a life that brought such joy and smiles of this one now fast asleep. Your loving memory, playfulness and joy filled spirit our ours to keep. Until we meet again my friend, keep a watchful eye at our Lord's feet. My prayers of peace to all who loved Mariana. I join all the sisterhood from our Assumption days, and wish Gods Blessing upon you. Class of '74.

Linda Santucci

March 8, 2012

We are so saddened to hear of Maria's passing. We are neighbors in Briar Lake and also have doggies. Maria's beloved Elliott and Bebe were always happy to see our Sonny, Cookie and Bugsy. We shared many dog stories. God Bless you and Maria. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda and Marcello Santucci

Marta Suarez

March 8, 2012

All we have are great memories with Mariana. Mariana lived with me and Ignacio many years ago in Denison, Texas. After Paul and Diana were born she would spend all the time she could with us in Houston. Every time she had a few days off, she would spend them with us. We went on vacations together and always had a fantastic time with her. When my kids were small they would love to play cards with Mariana. We all would sit in a circle on the floor and play Continental for hours at a time. She and Paul would always "fight" because they each always wanted to win. She had a big great heart and a lot of love to give.
All four of us send our love to the entire family. We can only image the pain and sorrow you are going through and the void that she has left in your lifes. We loved Mariana very much and we are still in shock that this has happened.
Love you and miss you, "kiddo."

Kitty Barkett

March 8, 2012

We are saddened to hear of the passing of our Assumption sister Mariana. Her smile and enthusiasm will live on in our hearts forever. Gone to soon but we know that Out Lord called her home and that she rests in peace, at His right hand. I can assure you, there's a volleyball game going on there, and Mariana is making it happen.

We will never forget you...

Kitty Walker Barkett
President
Assumption Alumni Association

Charles Robinson

March 8, 2012

A great lady full of life and love. Brought a smile everytime you saw her. Maria will bring that same love with her to heaven. Rest in peace old friend.

March 8, 2012

Dear Portuondo Family,

I am so saddened to hear of Mariana's death. I have so many happy memories of our days at Assumption. Mariana was always so happy, fun and full of life. She was a great friend to many of us. I cherish all of our fun times together. I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Fondly,
Missy Cullen Cohen Assumption Class of 1976

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