Fidel Portillo
April 18, 1960 - June 6, 2022
On Monday, June 6, 2022, Fidel, a loving husband and father passed away at the age of 62 due to complications of esophageal cancer.
Fidel was born on April 18, 1960, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose and Josefa Portillo. On December 28, 1996, he married the love of his life, Maria Elena Portillo. They raised three beautiful children.
Fidel had a passion for handiwork and home improvement. He always loved having a project to work on and tools to play with. He loved the Denver Broncos, especially when he watched them with the family. He was known for his heart of gold, open arms, kind and compassionate spirit. He leaves behind a legacy of how important family truly is.
Fidel was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Jose, Regulo, Arturo, and sister Manuela. He is survived by his wife Maria, his three children, Monica, Josue, and Adrian, his brother Eleuterio, and his two sisters Beatriz and Soledad. Along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday June 10, 2022 at 9:30 am at Starks Funeral Parlor, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 pm at Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT.
In Loving Memory
Adrian, may you and your family find peace and comfort. I'm sure he is so proud of you & all the accomplishments you have made in school as is your entire family. I know you will make a big difference in the world and continue to honor him in this way as well. The video montage was a beautiful depiction of your father Fidel, his incredible life, greatest joy his family. The obituary in sharing his unique individuality of the incredible individual he was, from working handi work with his hands, his passion for the Denver broncos, and most importantly the importance of family.
Katy Hancock
Millcreek, UT
I am so sorry to hear about the passing. I wish your family to find the peace and comfort during this time. You all carry on his memory with you and he will always be with you.
Drew Goaslind
nan, nan
Mis condolencias para toda la familia de Fidel Portillo, de mi experiencis con el yo puedo decir que fue un buen ser humano q supo apreciar mi trabajo y el de muchos otros siempre me dio buenos concejos. QDEP JJ
Jonathan Juarez
West Valley City, UT