Jose Nicolas Portillo

Jose Nicolas Portillo, age 88, of Orlando, FL passed away on on October 26, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospice in Altamonte Springs, Florida. 

He was born on October 31, 1935, in Osicala, El Salvador, and lived a life marked by hard work, and dedication to his family.

He began his working life as a farmer in El Salvador, and he carried this commitment to agriculture and labor with him when he emigrated to the United States in the early 1980s, where he continued to work tirelessly.  In his free time, Jose loved to watch soccer.

Family was important to Jose's life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Aurora de Portillo Peraza, and their children: Elsa Portillo, Jose "Chepe" Portillo, Lucia Portillo, Freddy Portillo, Edyth Portillo, Anna Portillo, Rosa A. Portillo, and Abigail Portillo. He adored his grandchildren, including Elsie Marlenis Portillo, Otilia Portillo, Danny Portillo, Eric Portillo, Eydia M. Portillo, Sylvia Portillo, Pablo Payono, Jenny Portillo, Freddy Portillo, Jessy Portillo, Jairo Portillo, Stephanie Portillo, Edwin Portillo, Leonel Portillo, Jonathan Portillo, Jayson Portillo, Brianna Portillo, Cindy Flores, Lisette Flores, Jasmine Flores, Nathalia Portillo, Jocelyn Portillo, Paola Portillo, Alexandra Carvajal, Angelina Reynolds, and Gabriella Ramirez. Further enriching his legacy are his great-grandchildren, including Melissa Amaya, Jessica, Elijah, Johnny Garcia, Jeffrey Garcia, Jamie Garcia, Adrian P., Daniella Solis, Allison Portillo, Mateo, Estrella, Luna, Santiago, Katherine, Helen, Teo, Ingrid, Scarlet, and Gabrielle; and one sister, Lucila Portillo.

Jose was preceded in death by several family members, including his son, Jose Saul Portillo; his father, Juan Bautista Portillo; his mother, Maria Caballero Portillo; his grandchild, L. Ulises Portillo; and his cherished siblings: Juan R. Portillo, Eduardo Portillo, Beto Portillo, Hernan Portillo, Hector Antonio Portillo, Otinia Portillo, Udelia Portillo, Olimpia Portillo, Pas "Pasita" Portillo, and Angelica Portillo.

Jose's life will be celebrated during a viewing on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, East Orlando Chapel, 895 S. Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822. 

Viewing and visitation will continue on Sunday, November 3, starting at 9:00 am at the funeral home.  Services will follow at 10:00 am.

Burial will take place after the services on Sunday, November 3, at Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery, Apopka, FL.

As we remember Jose Nicolas Portillo, let us honor a man who embodied love for his family and an unwavering work ethic. His spirit will continue to resonate within the hearts of his family and all who knew him.

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