Gloria Matanguihan Porillo
July 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gloria Matanguihan Porillo.
Born: April 16, 1938 Died: July 10, 2025
With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of Gloria M. Porillo, who departed this life peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at the age of 87.
Born in the Philippines, Glo as everyone knows her brought light, kindness and lively conversation into every life she touched. She later made Canada and the Philippines her home using social media, where she built a life grounded in love, compassion and a strong family of friends.
Glo is widowed by her devoted husband Eliseo T. Porillo (RIP) and survived by siblings: Jaime Porillo, Jessie Porillo, Linda Porillo, Eliz Porillo and grandsons: Kurt Judd, Josef Kirby and Kent Cedric. She was known for her grace, warmth and positive outlook of spirit. She lived with heart and humility, always putting family and friends before herself. Her memory will be cherished, and her legacy of kindness will live on in those she leaves behind. She will forever remain in our hearts.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate Gloria’s life will be held at St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond British, Columbia V6Y 2L2. Details will be shared with family and friends. May she rest in peace in heaven with our Lord God Jesus Christ.
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Messages of Condolence
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your mother’s legacy will live on through the love and wisdom she passed on to you. May you find strength in her memory. Rest in Peace ,Tita Gloria.🙏❤️🙏 ~ Juliet Elayda-Luna
(This Eulogy has been delivered at St. Paul Catholic Church in behalf of my Baby Sister Elizabeth) 2025.07.17 Thursday @ 11amGood morning, everyone.My name is Jess, and I stand before you today not only as her son, but as the voiceof my youngest sister, Baby, who is speaking from her heart all the way from thePhilippines.We are gathered here today with broken hearts—to honor the life of our dearestmother, and to grieve her sudden and painful passing. She was taken from us, in away none of us expected. But even in this moment of deep sorrow, we hold on to thebeautiful life she lived—and the love she gave so fully.My sister wants to share this:"Lumaki ako na may sakit ang aming ama. Bata pa lang ako, nakita ko kung paanoinalagaan ng inay si tatay—buong puso, buong tiyaga—sa loob ng mahigitdalawampung taon. Hindi niya kami pinabayaan. Siya ang haligi ng tahanan. Siyaang nagsumikap para maitaguyod kaming magkakapatid.""Pinag-aral at pinagtapos niya ako. Sinuportahan niya ako sa lahat ng alam niyangmakakabuti para sa akin. Kahit noong may mga maling desisyon ako sa buhay, hindiniya ako tinablan ng galit o panghuhusga. Mahal na mahal niya ako, at ang 3 mgaanak ko. At ramdam ko, hanggang sa huli, ang pag-unawa at yakap ng isang ina."That was our mother. A woman of incredible strength, boundless patience, and quietsacrifice. She carried burdens we didn’t always see—and gave us blessings we cannever repay.Even when oceans separated us, my sister still felt her love. And now, thoughdistance keeps her from being here physically, her soul is right here—with us,honoring our mother with every word.Inay, thank you. Thank you for your strength. For your love. For giving your whole lifeto us, even when it was hard. You were, and will always be, our greatest blessing.We love you so much. You will never be forgotten.Rest now, Mader. You’ve done more than enough.- Eliz Porillo ~ Jessie Porillo