Hortencia Mercedes Aguilera Bongarzone

Hortencia passed peacefully at her home on November 11th. She was born in Santiago Chile. She believed in eating healthy and had a holistic way about her. She married her husband, Joseph Luis Bongarzone not once but twice. They lived in New York prior to moving to Hull. Hortencia lived her life for her family. She adored her son John Luis Bongarzone. Her fondest memories were flying with him. So proud that he graduated from Norwich University and became a pilot. I can hear her now saying, “touch & go” a phrase that often shared. 

Hortencia was the CEO of her family. The way she cared for her son battling MS was impeccable. She was so spiritual, always saying God knows what he’s doing. Her faith always carried her through! Believing in the Holy Mary Mother and her angels. For generations she fed two cardinals “Pinky & Linda” year after year almost as if they were her pets flying up to her back kitchen window looking her their next peanut. 

Hortencia was a remarkable woman! She enjoyed a good glass of “Reunite” and her scratch tickets! We will miss her wisdom, sense of humor and prayers. Fly High Hortencia. We look forward to you being our Pinky & Linda! God Bless You & We love you back!

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann's Church, 208 Samoset Ave, Hull, MA, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM. A burial at Hull Village Cemetery will immediately follow.