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Valentin Quintana Obituary
February 14, 1925 -
June 16, 2012
On June 16, 2012, at the age of 87, our beloved Papito went home to be with Jesus. He went to glory surrounded by his family. He is survived by his precious wife of 61 years Ana Luisa Quintana; his daughter, Anna Gutierrez; his son, Valentin Quintana, Jr.; his grandson, Kurt Gutierrez; and daughter-in-law, Yeni Quintana. Papito was born on Valentine's Day 1925 in the small town of San Miguel De Los Banos, Cuba. In 1951 he married his lifelong wife, Ana. In 1962 Papito had the foresight and courage to send his children from communist Cuba to the United States. Three months later they were granted a visa and joined 6 and 9-year-old Ana and Valentin Jr. in Florida. After a short stay in Florida the family moved to Los Angeles. Since 1968 he lived in the South Bay and for the last 34 years in Torrance. Although blind and limited in caring for his basic needs, Papito never complained, persevered to the end and courageously ran the race marked for him. We are forever grateful for his unconditional love, dedication to his family and his example of perseverance. We thank the lord for lending him to us for 87 years. We miss and love you Papito but we know you have your new body and eyes and are in the presence of our Lord Jesus. Te queremos mucho Papito y sabemos que te veremos algun dia. Hasta luego por ahora. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for Valentin Quintana
November 14, 2012
To the Quintana Family, Im truly sorry about the passing of your father. even thought we were never really close my prayer will alway be with you
Blanca Amparo Quintana
November 13, 2012
To the Quintana family, We are so sorry about the death of your husband and father,even though we were not close we are still family and still live in California . Maria Quintana
November 13, 2012
to the quintana family.
my deepest sympathy he was a great uncle even though because of circumstances we were not close. but,
i certainly feel the lost, he was there
for me when my husband was ill than he
also past. again, so sorry, always will
love you all. teresita quintana my
phone is 323 837-1261
Chris Caraballo
June 27, 2012
We will forever remember Valentin's big smile and even bigger heart. He was like my second grandfather. Valentin was true friend to my grandfather Jacinto. My grandfather would always talk about the friendship that he shared with Valentin. I learned my great thing from him and know that one day we will meet again in heaven. We lover you very much.
Chris Caraballo & The Caraballo Family
Martie Mora
June 26, 2012
Dearest Alo, I was so sorry to hear you are no longer with us, and have gone on to a better place. I will always treasure my encounters with you, I will especially grin when I remember your spanish sayings with Kurt "Que Conio" It always made me smile. I can only promise to continue to be a friend to your family who I know you loved with all your heart, but I know you will never leave them and you will continue to watch over them. Your kindness, and gentleness will never be forgotten. I will miss you. Rest in peace.Until Then
Kathy MacLure
June 21, 2012
I found out the news of your passing today from my dear friend and your daughter Ana. It has been some time since I had seen you, but Ana kept me up on your health over the years. We met when I was young in my 20's and I was not able to speak much Spanish- but we still conversed. I can still hear your voice say to me "Katy, how are YOU?" speaking with your hands in the air. I always wish the best for your family and will keep an eye out for them. I know your soul will go to the good place...
June 21, 2012
Although we never had the opportunity to meet Valentin, we learned from Bob over the years what a wonderful, kind and caring man he was. Bob told us of his love of family, sports and of life and people in general. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time.
Betty and Dwight McKown & Mildred Enk
The Family of Robert Enk
June 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Gutierrez
June 20, 2012
Dear val!! where do I began..43 years ago as a young lady I met your lovely daughter. we became best of friends and then family throw marriage. Your Kindest I will never forget.. Trying to get me to try all this different types of cuban food and that strong coffee. I will always Remember you offering me anything I wanted when I would walk into your cuban market in Inglewood. Living across the street from you for years..I will always remember your smile and your laughter it was pretty spacial.. I will remember the day I went to pick up a pig you Rosita for my daughter at your market for her Birthday party!! But you would not let me pay for it... Your kindness is so hard to fine now a days!!! Going to the cuban club so Anna could get her money to go out, but you would always ask me if I need any too!! I have never in my life yet came across a man that was so good to his daughter as my Dad is to me... It is something very special Anna and I Shae ( we where spoiled brats with crowns on our heads that our daddy's placed there!! Im so sorry that such a good man had to suffer at the end of his years with no eye sight.. But I wish I could only see what your going to see when you reach Heaven.. Val your little girl is going to miss you desperately!! But she has a lot of people that love her,that she will be well taking care of and they will carry her to peace. Im trying to prepare my self for my dad is now 87 and not doing to good.. But we are so blessed to have are parents for so long, and I thank god for that... Rest your tired soul, your duty her on earth is complied, and you mission was will accomplished!!! Be proud of your self, you were a great father and Husband.. I just hope for one thing.. With my so so Spanish that you understood everything I every said to you!!! God Bless you Val RIP... And thank you for the beautiful memories you gave me..MUHA!!I wright this with so manny tears for you...
jenny quintana
June 20, 2012
Querido papitin te queremos mucho mi viejo y nunca te olvidaremos. Nenito.Mike y yo te queremos mucho viejito y un dia estaremos juntos para siempre.amen
Miriam Rivero
June 20, 2012
My dear uncle "Tio Valentin", I sure will miss you tremendously. I thank God he gave me something inside that made me, my Mom, & Cesar, drove from Las Vegas and we had the opportunity to visit you in the hospital a few days before your passing. I always remember how generous you were with me as a child and others. Your smile, baseball, our conversations. I remember when you and Tia used to pick me up every morning when I was a little girl and take care of me during the day since my mom had to go to work. I will always remember at the end of every conversation you would always say "Cuidate Y Te Quiero Mucho". You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Until I see you again, Tio. Te Quiero Mucho...Your Niece,
Mike Robledo
June 20, 2012
I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Quintana, but I know his daughter Anna very well...and she will be the legacy that he leaves behind....She spoke of him often...as a good daughter does...and my condolences to the entire Quintana family....que Dios les bendigan..
Noemi Bishop
June 20, 2012
Dear Val, forever I will remember your sweet smile and kind ways. I will also remember the quality of man you were, brave and loving. May you know now and always how much you are loved.
June 20, 2012
Valentin was one of the kindest most loving people you would ever want to meet. I will miss his greeting.."Amigo, Amigo"!, his wonderful smile and our chats about sports (my Giants, his Yankees, los doyers) ,Cuba,family, my business, Las Vegas...the old days. Never complaining about his own loss of sight or having to walk with a cane, he never failed to ask about how you are, how is your family...how is your business....
I know I made him laugh with my poor Spanish...and that laugh...it was so precious!
I will miss sitting with him on the porch, sharing cervezas and listening to his words...just being around him made you feel better.
I know how deeply he loved his family. They will miss him terribly as will I. The last thing he told me was, "I love you..thank you for being my friend"!
Valentin..thank you for being my friend...I love you also and will always remember you.
Robert Enk, Redondo Beach, California
bruce landacre
June 20, 2012
I want to say thank you for all the love that this loving family has shown to papa val,returning the love he gave to them. when i visited him in the hospital,every one was by his side.we prayed to god to receive papa and sang songs of praise. i love this family very much and am very thankful to have been there by papas side for his departure to be with our precious savior and lord jesus christ. My hearts praise and condolenses goes out to you guys. you are what a true family is. loving and careing and willing to stand by one anothers side till the day our lord shall receive us.i love you all...your friend and brother in christ Bruce Landacre...God bless you
papito
jenny quintana
June 19, 2012
Family picture
jenny quintana
June 19, 2012
Belinda Swendsen
June 19, 2012
Dear sweet Val, I will miss you and think about often, I grew up knowing you as a sweet kind man always with a smile and a happy hello. I will miss seeing you standing in the front yard and though you could not see you just listened to everything around you and greeted everyone so happily. I hope in heaven you can see everything that was in your dreams. Rest in peace.
Niurka Strong
June 19, 2012
Though I never met Valentin Quintana, I was touched by what I read, as I share a similar story. I left Cuba at age 14 in 1962, my parents arrived in 1964. I live in Redondo Beach. May God have him at his side and may He help you during these sad times.
Niurka (Monfort) Strong
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