Jacqueline M. Quintana-Valencia was born April 2, 1980. Our Heavenly Father called our dearest Jackie home on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She is survived by her husband Mark Valencia; daughter Samantha Quintana; son Patrick Quintana; parents Lawrence and Angelina Quintana; sister Amanda Quintana-Bowles; brother-in-law Jeffrey Bowles; her mother-in-law Sandra Valencia; brother-in-law Charles Valencia; sisters-in-law Mia and Rachel Valencia. She was preceded in death by her sister, Michelle Quintana; grandparents Sacramento (Jack) and Oralia (LaLa) Baca, Secundino and Susie Quintana; and Father-in-law Carlos Valencia Sr.
Jackie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all. She was bigger than life itself. She would light up a room the moment she entered it, full of life and laughter. Even though she lived a short life, she accomplished many things. At the young age of three she embarked on a musical career with her sister Amanda as the “Quintana Sisters”. She shared her beautiful voice and talent with people from all over the world, and was honored to serve as a musical ambassador for the city of Santa Fe, welcoming such dignitaries as the King and Queen of Spain. She sang, played requinto and flute. She received many musical awards including the 2009 Hilos Culturales – Traditional Folk Artist Award, in recognition of lifetime contributions to the Spanish Colonial Folk Music of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
She took great pride in representing Santa Fe and her Hispanic heritage through music, participating annually in the novenas, attending Fiesta events and by serving as a princess on the 2000 Santa Fe Fiesta Court. She was a 1998 graduate of Santa Fe High School and went on to receive an Associate Degree in Business from the Santa Fe Community College. Jackie worked in all levels of government from Santa Fe County, the City of Santa Fe to the State of New Mexico. She had a special place in her heart for her work families and was always willing to go above and beyond. She loved floral design and created exquisite arrangements for friends and family. Jackie helped the Santa Fe Animal Shelter by serving as a foster parent to the many kittens in need of care and love as they waited for their forever home.
At the top of all this, her greatest joy was her two children, Samantha and Patrick. Her love for them was the constant beacon of light that shone the brightest. In lieu of flowers, her family respectfully requests donations to be made to an educational fund for Samantha and Patrick. GoFundMe link: www.gf.me/u/xia3xd
Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Friday evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Saturday, February 8, 2020 at St. Anne Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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| Name | Jacqueline Marie Quintana Valencia |
| Date of Birth | April 2nd, 1980 |
| Date of Death | February 2nd, 2020 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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I have no words to Express what I feel. I always looked up to her and then we worked together and got to know eachother. She shared so much with me and I was able to walk her through it. For that I am forever grateful. love and miss you Jackie. You had an amazing voice and heart.
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Jackie was the light of anything her laughter and sense of humor were amazing! She had a gift for helping people and was an amazing mother to her to wonderful children and loving wife to her amazing husband Mark ! Mark thank you for brightening her life you made her very happy!! We will always remember you as the bubbly firecracker that you were ! RIP my friend till we meet again forever the copy room workout girls
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My sincerest condolences to the Quintana and Valencia families. Jackie was a special person on Earth who will certainly be rewarded by God in heaven.
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I am so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. We shared the joy and pain of motherhood: raising our children together, attending birthday parties, sporting events, play school, elementary, middle, and high school events together. I will miss our friendship. I know you have joined the angels.
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RIP JACKIE,sending my condolences to the family may god bless u for ur loss
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Our sincere condolences to the family. We will always remember Jackie’s bright smile and her loving and giving nature. Truly a ray of sunshine! Her beautiful soul will be missed on earth. She is home with our Heavenly Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God comfort you.
John 14:1-4
Marlene Salvidrez and Family
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My heart aches :( No words can express my feeling. Jackie was such a angel back in 2017, when tragic struck me. She would spend hours with me over the telephone, many words of encouragement, support and memories. I am proud to have her to be a part of my life. I met Jackie back in 2000, and had the honor of being a part of her on the Santa Fe Fiesta Queen & Court. You will be missed my friend.
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My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I worked briefly with Jackie and I did find her to be joyous and full of life. She certainly did light up a room! May she Rest In Peace. God Bless you all today and always.
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