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Blanche J. Portillo age 87 passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 25, 2017 in her home with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren by her side. She was known by many as "Pretty Nana". She lived a very vibrant life. She enjoyed going to church, traveling, having long conversations with her family and most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was survived by Delphina Mejias (Frank Mejias Sr.), Feliciano Portillo Jr. (Juana Portillo), Jose Antonio Portillo (Mary Portillo), Lucy Portillo, Juanita Soto (Manuel Soto), Sylvia Portillo (George Duran), Lola Thorne (Gerald Thorne), Emma Pacheco and Eloisa Medina. She was married to Feliciano Portillo Sr for 53 years. Together they created a family that included 8 daughters, 4 sons, 72 grandchildren, 209 great grandchildren and 36 great great grandchildren. She will be guided by her husband Feliciano, sons Augustine, Robert, daughter Lenore and nephew George as she begins her journey into heaven. She will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Flowers are being handled by
A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries Bethany Chapel
710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
St Mathews Catholic Church
320 N 20th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
The rosary will be at 9 am and mass at 10 am Monday January 30, 2017
St. Francis Catholic Cemetery
2033 N. 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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February 9, 2017
Lori Portillo
Miss you Nana ❤❤ I Love you Always
January 31, 2017
Lori Portillo
To my Pretty Nana, although I know you are in a better place it is hard to accept the fact that you have gone. I am going to miss the afternoon visit and especially when we had to tell Boy to quit fighting with me... thank you Nana for always praying for me... and helping me get through it all without being afraid your ways and faith made me a strong person...... I love you and I will always be your Tubby..... Love you forever and forever so this is not good bye it's see you later.....
January 29, 2017
Mary L. Juarez
Tia Blanche, you will always live in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to the Portillo family. Mary L. Juarez and Family
January 29, 2017
Margaret Thorne
Pretty Nana, how do words begin to describe how much you will be missed! You've always loved me and have never judged me. You've always welcomed me with open arms! We will miss your beautiful smile and I will never forget the huge roll you've played not only in my life but also in the lives of my son's (Sonny Jr, Antonio & Chito). You may be gone, however I know you will ALWAYS be with us. I love you.....we will forever MISS you and pretty Nana you will never be forgotten.
January 29, 2017
Jessica Lopez
I love you Nana there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and I miss you, now you can rest easy in God's hands love you lots
January 29, 2017
Jessica Lopez
I love you so much Nana I'm truly going to miss you there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Love you lots pretty nana
January 29, 2017
Virginia Jurado Phoenix
My condolences to the whole family.Sending prayers to all of the family.
January 29, 2017
Sam Andrus
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Love Sam and Valerie Andrus
January 29, 2017
Our condolance and prayers to the Portillo family. Be at peace your Angel is now in God's hands.
Joe and Yolanda Mata. (Chula Vista Ca)
January 29, 2017
Victoria Elizalde
Nana, what a blessing you have been to me my husband and kids. Thank you for giving me nothing but happy memories with you. I will never forget when you would make us Sunday breakfast at your house after church when I was little. Or picking chiles outside your house with you and walking with you looking at your flowers. And as an adult sharing those amazing moments in your bedroom praying and giving you communion, I loved the smiles you gave me after. You will be missed but forever in my heart.
January 28, 2017
Teresa Portillo Lugo
Nana will forever live in my heart, she was so beautiful and always happy and wanting to serve and make everyone comfortable. Most of all I will miss my 5:00 in the morning phone call on my birthday from now on from my nana. I was born on April 7th, the day before her birthday. Forever and ever and ever you will live in my heart. Amor para Siempre.
January 28, 2017
Tia Blanche,
I will always cherish the loving memories you left in my life. We will miss you alwyays and in God's hand you will be. To all the Portillo family our deepest condolences.
John,Irene Rodriguez and family.
January 28, 2017
Sylvia Martinez
My deepest condolences to you and your family sending prayer's
January 27, 2017
Bill Rodriguez
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Tia Blanca, we will miss you and cherish your memories. Our deepest condolences to the Portillo family.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill Rodriguez and Family
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