Aubina Portillo

Aubina M. Portillo, 97, of Odessa, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1916 in Lajitas, TX to Juan Felicitas Miranda. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend.

She married Roberto R. Portillo in Odessa. They were married 45 years before he preceded her in death in 1992. Also preceding in death are son, Roberto Portillo, Jr. parents, Juan Felicitas Miranda brothers, Gilberto Miranda and Juan Miranda, Jr. and sisters, Concha Sanchez and Rita Munoz.

Aubina loved staying active and had several hobbies. She loved to quilt for her children and grandchildren, who all have quilts handmade by her. Gardening was another of her treasured hobbies. Her garden was always full of beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees that she lovingly tended. She loved cooking for her family, and everyone looked forward to the delicious meals she would prepare. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, who loved staying with their Mima because she always devoted her time to them and made them feel special. She was a wonderful mother who taught her children how to parent by her example of devotion, loving care and kindness to her family. She always had a shoulder to lean on, was a wonderful listener, and had excellent advice to share with us.

Aubina was blessed by being very intelligent and having a keen sense of humor. Many times during a conversation, it would appear as if she had not heard a comment, and then she would respond with a quickwitted comment that everyone would find humorous.

She is survived by her son, Ruben M. Corina Portillo of Richardson daughters, Olga P. Sanchez of Richardson and Norma L. Matthew Tumbusch of Midland sisters, Margarita Munoz and Petra Baca, both of Odessa 6 grandchildren, Christopher and Priscilla Portillo, Christina and Michelle Tumbusch, Genevieve Denney and Stephen Nicholas Raquel Sanchez and 2 greatgrandchildren, Brooke and Alexander Denney.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 and Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 9 AM 9 PM at MartinezSmith Funeral Chapels. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by burial at the Rose Hill section of the Ector County Cemetery.