Obituary of Maria Portaz

Portaz, Maria age 96 of Paterson at rest in Wayne on November 5, 2013. Born in Colorado, she was raised in Spain before moving to Paterson over 50 years ago. She was a Member of the Third Order of the Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood, Paterson. Dear daughter of the late Jose and the late Maria (nee Mesas) Portaz. Loving aunt of Joseph Portaz of Ohio and Matilde Louro of Midland Park, and many other nieces and nephews in Spain. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral at St. Joseph's Rest Home Chapel, 52 Preakness Ave, Paterson, on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Friday 4-8 PM at St. Joseph's Rest Home. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa is in charge of arrangements. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.