Hortencia Rizzo Andrade

Hortencia Rizzo Andrade, was a dedicated and devoted homemaker and a life-long resident of Guayaquil, Ecuador.  The importance of her family and friends were her main priority in life and she led by example of how to be the matriarch of the family.

Hortencia was born in Salitre, Ecuador on July 25, 1927 to her father Abel Felipe Rizzo, and mother, Carmen Andrade. Hortencia had a smile that would simply light up a room. She had a warmth that would make you feel like you belonged and a love that would always bring comfort. Her house was always open, and she welcomed everyone with open arms as they were family. She had a passion for gardening, singing, gambling, and cooking. Hortencia’s favorite thing to do was to be with her family and friends. There was nothing better than being surrounded by people she loved, creating memories, and having a little bit of Johnnie Walker Blue to celebrate all that life had to offer.

Hortencia leaves behind her three beloved daughters, Marlene Ragusca, Bianca Vanderbeck, Pilar Sanchez and her husband Adan Sanchez, her sister Gladys Rizzo, and five adored grandchildren, Bonnie Watts and her husband Eric Watts, Bianca Erika Bayley husband David Bayley, Adrian Sanchez, Sebastian Sanchez, and Luciano Sanchez.

Lastly, she was able to have many cherished memories with her 4 great grandchildren Gabriella Watts, Brandon Watts, Gavin Bayley, and Preston Bayley.