Hortencia M. Medina

May 18, 1932 - April 11, 2019

Albany-Hortencia M. Medina, 86, entered Eternal Life Thursday, April 11, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Atarasquillo, Mexico she was the daughter of the late Perfecto and Maria Morales. After living in Mexico city for the early part of her life, Hortencia came to the United States in 1960 and became a lifelong resident of Port Chester NY, and a proud US Citizen. Hortencia was a parishioner at Holy Rosary Church. She believed strongly that learning and speaking English was the key to success in the United States and was able to converse with people of all stations and walks of life. Hortencia had an incredible green thumb and her clivias were particularly beautiful, and she liked to gift them to people. She was also a great cook and loved cooking meals for her extended family, especially at holidays. Hortencia had an inquisitive nature and loved to learn about the world and enjoyed travel with family and friends. One particular trip she enjoyed was a trip to San Francisco and wine country with her husband, daughter and son in law, whom she loved as a son. Another trip was a trip to Las Vegas for boxing championship matches with her husband and son. Hortencia’s beautiful smile, intelligence, and charming personality will be missed by all who knew her but she will never be forgotten. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Antonio Medina; daughter Estela Medina, son in law Robert Grubin; son Joseph Medina, daughter in law Mariza Medina; granddaughters Melissa (married to Anthony Armijo), Rachel and Josephine; great granddaughters Azalea, Liatris, Leilani; great grandson Anthony Brian Armijo; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:30 am at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Relatives and friends may visit with Hortencia’s family after 9:00 am Monday. Interment will be held at Albany Rural Cemetery immediately following the Funeral. Those wishing to remember Hortencia M. Medina in a special way may send a contribution to Don Bosco Community Center, 22 Don Bosco Place, Port Chester, NY 10573. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com