Ernesto "Tito" Portieles, age 34, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the line of duty. He was a hero of the front line, fighting the coronavirus as a first responder. "Tito" was born July 21, 1986 in Havana, Cuba to Maricela Medina. He was raised by both Maricela Medina and Carlos A Martinez.
Ernesto earned his Bachelors in Nursing and has been on a traveling team of nurses providing aid all throughout the country.
Ernesto is survived by his two children Gavin Portieles and Hailey Portieles; his parents Maricela Medina and Carlos A Martinez; and his sister Jhana Pardue.
He will forever be in our hearts. Rest in Peace Tito!
We invite friends to join us for a Celebration of Life Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:30 pm, followed by a gathering. The family will greet guests at 4:00 pm at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ManasotaMemorial.com for the Portieles family.