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Ruth Portillo (née Connolly)

Ruth Portillo (née Connolly)

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The death has occurred of Ruth Portillo (née Connolly)

2 Killaloonty Road, Tuam, Galway / Kilcolgan, Galway

Ruth Portillo (née Connolly), 2 Killaloonty Road, Tuam, Co. Galway and formerly of Carnane, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. Predeceased by her father Frank and brother Joe.

Ruth passed away on January 7th, 2026 in the tender care of her family and staff of Galway Hospice.

Dearly beloved wife of Levi and much loved mother of Roisin and Mia. Ruth will be dearly missed by her mother Mary (Ruth's Mom), father-in-law Jose, mother-in-law Reiyna, sisters Maura, Francie, Collette and Ann, brothers Gerard, Kevin, Pascal, Charlie, David, Padraic and Austin, brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of the Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge (H91HW58), this Thursday the 8th of January from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday the 9th of January in Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge at 1pm. Burial afterwards in local cemetery.

Donations if desired to GalwayHospice. Family flowers only.

Those who wish to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so in the condolences section below.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Galway Hospice in Memory of Ruth Portillo (née Connolly)

Condolences

Annie Connolly Liskevin

Sincere sympathy to Levi, Roisīn,Mia,Mary and all the Connolly and Portillo families on the sad passing of Ruth. May he gently soul rest in peace.