Magda Anastasia Porras

April 30, 1987 – December 15, 2024

Magda Anastasia Porras-Painter, 37, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded

by her loving family and friends. Her joyful spirit and kind heart touched everyone who knew

her.

Magda was born on April 30, 1987, in Austin, Texas. She spent her childhood immersed in

activities she loved, including ballet, swimming, and being an active Girl Scout. She cherished

time with family friends, creating memories filled with laughter and fun. From a young age, she

found joy in the kitchen, baking cookies and brownies to share with her loved ones.

Magda graduated from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and went on to work as a

classroom instructor at Make It Sweet (Over The Top Cake Supplies) in North Austin. There, she combined her

passion for baking with her gift for teaching. She found peace and joy in creating baked goods

for her community and family, always pouring love into every creation.

Magda also had a deep love for television. Her favorite shows included Parks and Recreation,

Gilmore Girls, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. On her days off, she often spent time watching

her favorite series while working on puzzles with her husband, Garrit—a pastime that brought

her relaxation and joy.

Magda is survived by her husband, Garrit Painter; her parents, Jose and Sylvia Porras; her sister,

Madeleine Porras; her in-laws, Jan and Jesus (Jesse) Rivera; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and

nephews; and her beloved dog, Burt Macklin. She is preceded in death by her grandparents,

Guadalupe and Evangelina Porras, and Ramon and Teresa Rodriguez.

Flowers are welcome or donations to St. Jude.