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2022

Beverly Portera Obituary

Beverly Patricia Portera passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2022 at the age of 94. She is survived by her children Lynn Kemp (Mike), Sue Sermone (Ed), Allison Smith, and David Portera. Grandchildren Adrienne Robles (David), Christian Kemp (Adaisha), Alex Kemp (Ryan), Courtney Green (Paul), Chris Sermone (Mindy), and Zoe Portera. Great-grandchildren Aubrey, Abigail, Kyrie, Lyanna, Sofia, and Samantha Grace. A memorial gathering will be held at a future date for family and friends.

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Published by Mercury News from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28, 2022.

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steve S portera

January 23, 2023

To my Portera cousins, so sorry to hear of your Mothers Passing. My Mom (Rosalie) was the Manager at Berg's mens store, and Bev was looking for a job. So Bev started working at our downtown store with my Mom and me. Had a lot of good times working together. Then she moved on to our Westgate store and worked with my brother Bob and I. She always had a smile on her face, and I am glad we had that time together. Love, Steve Portera and family.

Stephanie K. Casias

January 3, 2023

What a lovely picture! Thinking of you and your family during this time. My sincere condolences for your loss.

Stephanie Casias, JW Affinity IT

Christian

December 30, 2022

She was a wonderful grandmother, and I'll never forget the day she took my brother and I to see the very first Jurassic Park film, even when it was almost 30
years ago. My grandmother knew movies, and so do I. That's what we would talk about the most. She was always sweet and loving to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

I love you, Grandma Bev.

Chet and Kathy

December 27, 2022

Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Portera Family
for your loss.May you find comfort in family and
friends and in. the precious memories you share.
May she rest in peace.
Chet and Kathy Campanella. San Jose

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