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2016
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Adela Quintana Obituary
Adela's children considered their mom to be "tough as nails" even when her 92 year-old body became frail. In Rosa, New Mexico, during her childhood and in her adult life, Adela overcame economic barriers and many other hardships of the U.S. Depression, of World War II and of the Vietnam War.
The Depression of the 1930's contributed to the loss of livestock and wealth of most of the families in Rosa. World War II and the Vietnam Wars took an emotional toll. The Quintana family lost a son, Epimenio Junior, who died in 1973 after having served two years in Vietnam.
Through it all, Adela and her husband, Epimenio, were pillars of strength for their children, her parents, and others in Rosa. In Ignacio, where the family lived the past 53 years, Adela and other "Carmelitas" worked diligently to raise money for the construction of the new Catholic Church in the 1980's.
Adela is survived by 9 children: Nattie (Dave) Silva; Esther (Chuck) Grant; Balty (Neoma) Quintana; Dr. Elaine (Fred) Quintana; Bernard Quintana; Fred (Andrea) Quintana; Larry (JoAnne) Quintana; Selina (Tony) Gallero; and Jeanette (Matt) deKay. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Viola Lucero, and two sisters-in-law, Eloisa Mascarenas and Irene Mascarenas. Adela was preceded in death by her spouse, Epimenio, and by one son, Epimenio, Jr.
A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Ignacio. Burial will be in the Rosa/Arboles cemetery.
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M. Grant
June 9, 2020
Miss you mom. It does not seem like 4 years since you left us. May the Blessed Mother be with you as you wait for us in heaven. Love you mom
M. Esther Grant
June 9, 2019
Miss you Mom ~ ~ today is Pentecost ~ ~ will be praying for you and miss you every day. Love you
Mark Ellison
June 22, 2016
To all the family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mark and Carol Ellison
Nadine Semler
June 18, 2016
Adela, you have always had a special place in my heart and memories, as i grew up across the road from you and your family. And you will always have that special place. Goodbye, dear lady. Go with God, rest with him.
Pat & Rick Machado
June 17, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Quintana family. Mrs. Quintana was the nicest lady
Agnes Sanchez
June 17, 2016
My deepest sympathies to her children, grandchildren and sister. I will miss her spunk.
My sympathies to her children and her sister. I will miss her spunk.
Agnes Sanchez
June 17, 2016
Della Archuleta
June 16, 2016
My deepest condolences to all the Quintana family in the passing of my cousin Adela, my prayers and thoughts are with at this time .... May she Rest in Peace ...
Darlene Frost
June 16, 2016
To the Quintana Family: My condolence for the loss of your Mother & Grandmother. She was such a nice sweet lady. May the good Lord be with you all & your family. God Bless you all.
Darlene, Jazmin & Jace
June 15, 2016
To the children of Adella., And her sister Viola., Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Floyd and Bobbie Jo
Maria Grant
June 15, 2016
Love you mom!
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