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Magdalena Portillo Obituary
El Paso, TX - Magdalena Portillo, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020. She was born January 16, 1944, in El Paso, TX to Francisco Hernandez and Tomasa Hernandez. She graduated from El Paso High School. She married Marcos Portillo Jr. on June 16, 1963 in El Paso, TX. She worked as a cafeteria manager in EPISD. Magdalena lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; belly dancing, sewing, taking care of her pets, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter Raquel Ponce and Salvador Espinoza; her son Michael Max Portillo and Laura Chavez; eight grandchildren, Ida Portillo, Albaro Mejia, Raquel and husband Hamlet Abeja, Rosalia Salaices, Francisco Ponce, Karissa Ponce, Michael Max Portillo, Jr., and Santiago Michael Portillo; nine great-grandchildren, Destiny Portillo, Peter Anthony Najar, Jr., Avery Escobar, Joziah Escobar, Zaira Mejia, Jimena Mejia, Sophia Mejia, Giovani Mejia, and Sebastian Abeja; and her sister Esperanza Santiago. She will be joining her husband Marcos Portillo, Jr, her son Max Portillo, her father and mother Francisco and Tomasa Hernandez and her brother Everardo Oscar Hernandez and his wife Socorro Hernandez in heaven. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. We love you Magdalena Portillo.
Pallbearers: Michael Max Portillo, Rosalia Salaices, Francisco Ponce, Salvador Espinoza, Hamlet Abeja, and Refugio Chavez
Magdalena Portillo, de 76 años, falleció pacíficamente el viernes 17 de julio del 2020. Nació el 16 de enero de 1944 en El Paso, Texas, hijo de Francisco Hernandez y de Tomasa Hernández y se graduó de El Paso High School. Se casó con Marcos Portillo Jr. el 16 de junio de 1963 en El Paso, TX. Trabajó como gerente de cafetería en EPISD. Magdalena vivió la vida al máximo a través de simples placeres: danza del vientre, coser, cuidar a sus mascotas y pasar tiempo con su familia. Le sobreviven su hija Raquel Ponce y Salvador Espinoza; su hijo Michael Max Portillo y Laura Chávez; sus ocho nietos: Ida Portillo, Albaro Mejía, Raquel y su esposo Hamlet Abeja, Rosalía Salaices, Francisco Ponce, Karissa Ponce, Michael Max Portillo, Jr. y Santiago Michael Portillo. También le quedan sus nueve bisnietos: Destiny Portillo, Peter Anthony Najar, Jr., Avery Escobar, Joziah Escobar, Zaira Mejia, Jimena Mejia, Sophia Mejia, Giovani Mejia y Sebastian Abeja; y su hermana Esperanza Santiago. Se une en el cielo con su esposo Marcos Portillo, Jr., su hijo Max Portillo, su padre y madre Francisco y Tomasa Hernández y su hermano Everardo Oscar Hernández y su esposa Socorro Hernández. Será profundamente echada de menos por su familia, amigos y todos quienes la conocieron. Te amamos, Magdalena Portillo. Los portadores de féretro son: Michael Max Portillo, Rosalia Salaices, Francisco Ponce, Salvador Espinoza, Hamlet Abeja y Refugio Chávez.
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Griselda Acosta
June 30, 2023
Dear Maggie, my mother Griselda misses you greatly.
Martha Alegre and Daughters
March 20, 2023
I'm sad to see, and I'm just learning of Maggie's passing. I loved her very much. She was such a kind and loving woman. My kids are also saddened by this. She brought the love of belly dancing to us through the afterschool program she started. I had missed her so and now I'm really going to miss her. I wish I had known. My deepest condolences to the family. Know she was loved by us. I'm so glad to have known such a wonderful lady. You were a great friend Maggie. Rest in paradise Ms Maggie.
Griselda Acosta
July 21, 2022
My Mother remembers Maggie often. She misses her friend and mentor, as I am sure many people do. Rest in peace gentle lady.
Griselda Acosta
July 27, 2020
My mother has no email, but always spoke highly of her friend and co-worker Magdalena. To my mother she was Maggie whom she tried to locate for quite some time. Our deepest condolences and profound sadness in learning of her passing.
Olga Rojas
July 26, 2020
I was so saddened to hear about Maggie’s passing, she was such a wonderful, caring friend to me. I am going to miss her dearly! My deepest condolences to her family. May you find comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ.
God Bless you.
Romie Gomez
July 26, 2020
May you Rest In Peace, dear friend. Prayers rising for the repose of your soul.
Mary Scholosser
July 25, 2020
My deepest heartfelt prayers and condolences she was an amazing person and will be truly missed
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