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Mercedes Estrada Obituary

ESTRADA, Mercedes Portillo, passed away November 19, 2010 with her family by her side. Mercedes was born on November 11, 1918 in Tucson, Arizona to Feliciano Portillo and Mary Romo Portillo. She is survived by her daughter, Alicia Estrada Aros; 13 grandchildren and over 30 great-grandchildren. She joins her sister, Lupe; brothers, Roberto and Leo; son, Francisco; daughter, Barbara and mother and father in death. A Memorial Service will be held at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713-1501 on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 24, 2010.

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Daniel Rodgers

November 28, 2010

NANA you will be missed heaven will embrace you with open arms. I miss having menudo with you at your house as a child. You have influenced my life and have left me with great memories. I love you. Let my Grandmother know we miss her.

Love eternally the Rodgers Family Daniel, Lauryn and Jadyn

November 27, 2010

Nana Mercy, I know I haven't seen you in a while, but I remember those Sunday breakfasts with you and Nana Maria. Now you van go have them with her once again. Be at Peace.
Love Doris Sainz

November 27, 2010

Nana, thanks for all your Love, fun times at La Reforma,
Tucson will not be the same without you
I will always remember our song " don't Rock the Boat baby" Rest in peace now and know that your Legacy lives on in all your grandchildren. God Bless you Nana Mercy. Say hi to mom and dad and uncle Pancho.
Adelina Osuna Linares and Family

Nina Esquivel

November 24, 2010

Nana we will miss you, be in peace and with the Lord. Love always The Esquivel family.

terri wells

November 24, 2010

Nina Mercy, You are in my thoughts and Prayers. Be at Peace. My condolences to Tia Alica, And cousins. All my love, Terri Wells (Lindy's daughter)

Alex Osuna

November 24, 2010

Nana we will miss you, The Osuna family

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