It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

Rebecca Chavez Portillo departed this life on January 2 at the age of 84. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Alpine.

Rebecca is preceded in death by the love of her life, Leocadio “Lucky” S. Portillo, and her parents, Jose and Juliana Bermudez Chavez, along with her beloved Godson, David Lopez. She is survived by her children Florinda (Dennis) Sullivan, Joe (Laura Lea) Portillo, Lisa (Frank) Villanueva, Leo Portillo, Ray Portillo, and Christy Portillo. Rebecca’s grandchildren are Lori Iverson, Monica and Anna Fierro, DJ Villanueva, Julie Rivera, Preston Villanueva, Michael Joe and Dominique Portillo, Brandon, Jereomy Portillo, Jai Portillo, Lexi Cotie, Joseph, Anthony and Abby Portillo, Ashley Mayo, Michael, and Kimberly Muniz. Rebecca is also survived by her brothers Enrique, Merced, Arturo, and Gilbert Chavez, as well as her best friend of 80 years, Mere Hernandez Methola, 21 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. We will continue to honor her memory through the values she instilled in us.

Rebecca was a hard worker who dedicated many years to the community. She worked at True Value, Alpine Public Library, and JC Penney. Her passion for reading was evident, and she found joy in sitting outside on her porch with her husband, admiring the beautiful scenery of the Twin Peaks Mountains. Both Lucky and Rebecca were always special fans and supporters of all their grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sports events. On any given Friday at lunchtime, the family would gather to enjoy Rebecca’s special meals of tacos and red cheese enchiladas, which were loved by those attending.

Pallbearers were David Acosta, Michael Joe Portillo, DJ Villanueva, Jereomy Portillo, Joseph Portillo, and Michael Muniz, Jr. Honorary pallbearer is David Lopez, Rebecca’s cherished Godson.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the loving care she received at the McCamey Convalescent Center.

“As long as we hold her in our hearts, she will never truly be gone. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”

Love you forever, Mom.

Services were held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 7. Visitation was at 9 a.m., followed by the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. The funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m., and interment followed at Holy Angels Cemetery.

Services were entrusted to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home, and gifts and condolences may be left at www.alpinememorialfuneralhome. com.