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PORTUGAL, Leonard July 15, 1916 - Oct. 3, 2010 (94). Of Valley Glen, Calif. Leonard was married to Lillyan Portugal for 37 years until her passing in 1989. For the past 20 years, Leonard has been the loving life partner of Patricia Wuertz. Leonard was a furrier, traveler, kindergarten teacher's aide, nature lover and uncle to the world. He brought compassion, humor and great cooking to all who had the good fortune to meet him. Leonard loved family and friends above all else. He was his own man, lived life his way and loved it. We will miss Leonard's warmth, wisdom, bear hugs, jokes and chicken cacciatore. Leonard is survived by his children Natt Portugal (Julia Murray), Perry Portugal (Diane Portugal), Susan Portugal (Ronald Kilgore); his grandchildren Asha Portugal, Danielle Portugal and Luissa Kilgore; his many other relatives and legions of friends. The family wishes to thank Drs. John Glaspy and Samuel S. Murray, Denise Oseguera F.N.P., Vitas Hospice Group and the 5th Floor Staff at Valley Presbyterian Hospital. We are also immeasurably grateful to Ferdinand Mamaril for his love and care. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, 8-684 Factor building, Box 951781, Los Angeles, CA. 90095-1781

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 12, 2010.

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