Richard Anthony Portillo

Richard Anthony Portillo was born on July 10th, 1972 and died on November 21st, 2021 at the age of 49. He is survived by his only son, Richard Anthony Portillo II, his brother, Robert Alexander Portillo, His sister, Angela Marie Thomas, and his mother, Elva Portillo. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Portillo. He is mourned by his ex-wife Julie Portillo, the mother of his son and previous wife, Amy Lawrence, and both of their families. A retired veteran of the U.S. Navy of 28 years and recipient of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and two Master’s degrees in Homeland Security and National Security & Strategic Studies. He lived to be on the water, especially to captain his own boat. Richard loved to attend concerts, watch the Dallas Cowboys, and grill out with his loved ones. He is known for his penchant for self-admiration but also his expansive love for others; Richard came from humble beginnings and used his success in his military career to lift up and counsel others to their full potential. He personified hard work, quick wit, and refined taste. His journey was not without tribulation or injury, and tragically his many invisible wounds took him from us before his time. We will forever be marked by his passion and integrity. Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Services will be livestreamed via Mr. Portillo’s online Tribute at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to 1tribefoundation.org for Veterans, First Responders, and Medical Frontline Workers and their families. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Anthony Portillo please visit our Sympathy Store.