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Joseph C. Quintana

1936 - 2018

Joseph C. Quintana obituary, 1936-2018, Durango, CO

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

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Durango, Colorado

Joseph Quintana Obituary

Joseph "Charlie" Quintana passed away at home in Ignacio, surrounded by family, on May 23, 2018. Charlie was born in Durango November 4, 1936 to Eustaquio Quintana and Camilla Casias Quintana. Charlie married Betty Jo Cruz in 1962. Together they raised 4 children. Charlie worked construction for Archuleta County and worked his land as a farmer. He was very involved with the church and was a church musician.

Charlie was preceded by his parents; sister Lorraine; and newborn baby daughter Mary Ann. He is survived by wife Betty Jo; daughters Carmela (Lupe) Huerta, Charlene (Frank) Sandoval, & Cindy (Chris) Valdez; son Carlos Quintana; sister Mary Gonzales; 12 grandchildren; 11 2/3 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter-St. Rosa Catholic Church in Arboles. A Funeral Service will be held at the church Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at Rosa Cemetery.

Published by The Durango Herald on May 24, 2018.
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Our condolences to you and your family, Betty. We did not know until yesterday. We pray for peace and comfort. God has Charlie in the palm of his hand.

Buzz and Dena Baird

May 30, 2018

Betty, Carmela, Char, Cindy and Carlos, Sending my prayers and love. Rest in peace Charlie.

Nancy Lopez_na

May 29, 2018

Our deepest Condolences to your entire family. Charlie was a very nice person and I am sure you will all miss him. May he enjoy his rewards in Heaven. Ralph and Cathy Newberry

May 29, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you Betty Jo & The whole family. Sending Love from Texas your way!

Francesca Medrano

May 27, 2018

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you all.

Maxine & Josephine Ribera

May 26, 2018

Raymond Frost Jr

May 25, 2018

Dearest Charlie...you will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace for friends and family members during this time of loss.

Teena Jefferson

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May 25, 2018

My love and prayers are with the family. Charlie will always be in my heart. He was always so happy and outgoing. He will be missed.

Veronica Herrera

May 25, 2018

Dear Betty & Quintana family:
We pray that in this difficult time, the love of God shelters you and mends the pain as you move forward. Please accept our deepest sympathies. In this time of grief, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. LA will not be the same without you.

Robert & Peggy Marquez Mena

May 25, 2018

Rest in peace my friend. You were a great man to work with and be around. Going to miss you.

Bruce Quintana

May 24, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rosa Quintana (McGuire

May 24, 2018

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May

27

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

St. Peter-St. Rosa Catholic Church

Arboles, CO 81301

May

28

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Peter-St. Rosa Catholic Church

Arboles, CO 81301

May

28

Interment

Rosa Cemetery

CO 81301

Funeral services provided by:

Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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