JOSE “Sonny” QUINTANA, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his Santa Fe home, following an extended illness. He was born in Santa Fe February 23, 1948, the son of Jose A. and Encarancion Quintana. He was preceded in death by the one person he loved with all his heart, his loving wife Alice; and his parents, and his God-daughter Christina Gonzales.
Joe is survived by his 5 step-daughters, who he loved as his own, Liza Valdez and husband Albert, Phyllis Ortiz, Dorothy Ortiz and Orlando, Brenda Varela and husband David, Glenda Ortiz and husband Mike, and his son William Romero, Joe was blessed with 9 grandchildren, Natasha Ellis and husband Cruz, Ron Garcia, Randy Dark, Desiree Garcia, Philip Ortiz-Encinias, Leandra Varela, Kiana Vigil, Derik Ortiz, and Nicholas Romero and wife Valarie, 1 great grandbaby Lucas Romero, 2 step-grandchildren Kelsie Montoya and Damian Martinez. Also survived by his brothers George and wife Rose, Mike and wife Barbara, John, Lawrence and wife Caroline, and Alfred; sisters, Carol Medina and husband Cipriano, Lupie Linson and husband Chris, and Dolores Hessinger and husband Kirt, his special cousin Darlene and husband John, and several nieces and nephews.
Joe Served as a correctional officer for many years for the Department of Corrections, retiring in 2007 as a Lieutenant. He was a member of several organizations- a life member of the Caballeros De Vargas, Golden Eagle with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sons of the American Legion, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Santa Fe lodge #460 where he played Pool daily with his good friends, and always one person made everyone smile, Trudie.
A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 am Friday, October 20, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church, where the mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery.
His family wishes to thank Dr. Gina Lutz and the staff of Enchanted Sky Hospice for their time, love, and support during Joe’s illness.
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| Name | Jose "Joe" Quintana |
| Date of Birth | February 23rd, 1948 |
| Date of Death | October 3rd, 2023 |
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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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My sincere condolences to Joe's family. I knew Joe since the second grade at Gonzelez Elementary School when I lived in Santa Fe. We were in contact off and on till around 1986 when I moved from Pojuaque back to Albuquerque, then to Las Vegas, NV. I remember when he started dating Alice, and shortly after that, when he started working for the Department of Corrections.
Sorry for your loss!
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My deepest condolences to Joe's family. So sorry for your loss. May Joe RIP
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My condolences to the family. I was introduced to Joe when I worked with him at the Penitentiary. He was a friend of my husband. Enjoyed reminiscing the old days at his daughter's house for some of the holidays. May you rest in peace Joe.
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My deepest condolences to Joe's family. May our Lord bring peace and comfort with the memories and joy shared with one another in your lifetime. May you rest in peace Joe.
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