BORN

1953

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home & Memorial Park

1917 Archer City Hwy

Wichita Falls, Texas

Cristina Porras Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2017.

Cristina was born to Ricardo Ruelas Villarreal and Elodia Espinosa in Wichita Falls on July 24, 1953. She was baptized into the Catholic faith as the Villarreal home revolved around church life. Cristina attended Our Lady of Guadalupe a parochial school from kindergarten to middle school. Cristina graduated from Notre Dame high school in the early 70s and Cristina's first job was at Pat's drive in on Burnet Street which she enjoyed because of her love of cooking.
She was a member of our lady of Guadalupe a youth organization when she met the love of her life John Porras of Odessa Texas they fell in love and we're married at our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Cristina has lovingly served her parish in various capacities since the late 80s she was serving as pastoral assistant until her illness and subsequent death. Family was high priority in her life and she is survived by her husband Juan Porras, her children John Porras Junior, Alex Porras, and his spouse Nancy and daughter Cristina Porras. Her grandchildren were the delight in her life they are Bella, Elena, Mia, Jaden, Jesusita, Julio and Emma. She is also survived by her sisters Josefina Villarreal, and Maria Dolores Ledesma, and her husband Manuel. Brother Ricardo "Rick" Villarreal and spouse Teresa. Cristina is also survived by her mother in law Celia Porras and many brother and sisters in law, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday May 21st from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home's Chapel. Christina's funeral service will be held on Monday May 22nd at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 1:00, Father Jack McKone officiating. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences welcomed at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com

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October 7, 2017

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

June 4, 2017

Zita Johnston

My purest condolences to the Family. May God comfort your soul through this excruciating heartache & grief. I am so very sorry.

May 24, 2017

stella maldonado

my sincerest condolences, I knew her when she was a little girl , she was such a pure soul

May 20, 2017

Mike Velasquez

Our deepest condolences go out to the Porras family. May God be with you during this tough time in your lives.

May 20, 2017

Joe and Nora Felix

Our sincere condolences to the Porras and Villarreal families May Cristina rest in peace

May 19, 2017

Kathy Salais

To the Porras and Villarreal Family my deepest sympthany.May the memories embrace and console you each through your heartache and grief.My cousin was someone that I always look up to she just didn't know it. We recently connected through social media always with daily blessings to each other .Then I noticed I wasn't seeing many post but never thought in a million years this would be the reason of losing you. My cousin She was Angelic beautiful soul that all that knew her loved her .Thank you for the years we did share as children.Thank you and Josie,Mary & Rick for loving and embracing my little sis Alice Rose as your own.Mary your son Mark has touched my heart with his recording of Smile I have used when my family have lost loved ones So cousins I dedicate to you each to Smile for Cristina legacy she leaves us each is the true meaning of what it is to be a beautiful always Smiling and devoted and godly person she gave each and everyone a piece of her life that is etched in are hearts forever you will truly be missed.Now spread your wings and watch over us all.Till we meet again keep Smiling .
~Love Kathy Salais

May 19, 2017

Alice Rose Lara

To the Porras Family I send all my love and deepest sympathy. May God embrace all of you and give you comfort through your grief. My cousin was truly blessed with a wonderful and devoted family and you were all her blessings from God.... To Josie, Mary, Rick and all of her nieces and nephews... I love you all. My heart breaks for all of you but I know we can take comfort knowing she is with Our Lord and at peace with no more suffering. ... To Cristina.. my cousin who was like a sister to me. May you rest in peace with Our Father in Heaven. The memories we shared will forever have a special place in my heart. I will miss you and love you always and you will forever be in my heart.

May 19, 2017

I have had you and your family in my thoughts and prayers since I learned about Cristina. Give her family my deepest sympathies. I am sorry I wont be able to be there with you at this time but I will be there in spirit and in my heart. your cousin Anna

May 19, 2017

Anita Montanez

Since I heard about Cristina I have you and your family in my mind. I know it is a hard time but it will eventually get less painful. I know she is no longer suffering but she is looking down on you guys take comfort on that. I wish I could be there but I will be thinking and praying for you your Prima
Anita Porras Montanez

May 18, 2017

Melinda Porras Marquez and Jimmy Marquez

Primo, we are sending our love and prayers to you and the family. Cristina was/is a beautiful person inside and out. I know we didn't see each other much but I can honestly say that I will always remember Cristina's smile and kindness. I remember she always had kind words. God definitely has a wonderful, kind, and beautiful Angel in His Kingdom. Love you Primo!

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