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Mary Quintana Obituary
Mary Maxine Quintana, age 79, formerly of Maxwell, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque on September 22, 2016.
She was born on March 5, 1937 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Onesimo and Margarita (Lopez) Vigil.
Maxine is survived by Leroy Abel Quintana, her husband of 56 years; her daughter Cathy Chavez and husband Leroy of Cimarron; daughter Loretta Giglia and husband Joe of Cimarron; son Lee Quintana and wife Cruzita of Albuquerque. She also is survived by five grandchildren, Lynnae Chavez of Albuquerque; Brittany Loar and husband Quintan of Boston; Ashlee Garcia and husband Dominic of Albuquerque; and Isaiah and Caleb Quintana of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her siblings: brother Ben Vigil of Erie, Colorado; sister Dorothy Alexander of Fairview, New Mexico; and brother Antonio Vigil of Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents Onesimo and Margarita Vigil; sister Nora Sanders; brother Joe David Vigil; and foster son Nerio Chavez.
A viewing and rosary will be recited on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at the Riverside Funeral Home at 225 San Mateo NE at 5:00 PM. Mass and burial will be at a later date in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
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September 29, 2016
Our Deepest condolences to the family. God will mend your broken and crushed hearts and become an eternal light And the days of your mourning will (soon) end".(Isaiah 60:20 ) May you all have comfort in these words, and may all have peace.
Mary Margaret Lucero Bouquet
September 29, 2016
I love Mr. and Mrs. Quintana. She was a classy gracious lady.
Suzy Crutchfield
September 29, 2016
Uncle Leroy and Quintana Family,
It breaks my heart to hear about Aunt Maxine. She has always been dear to me and we will all miss her. My deepest condolences. I will have all of you in my prayers to help get you through this difficult time of your life.
Love,
Suzy, Ryan and Matthew Crutchfield
Eliza Galli
September 29, 2016
Maxine was a beautiful person who always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She had a good heart and I was blessed to have known her. My most sincere condolences to her family.
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Elizabeth Chavez Sedillo
September 27, 2016
Mr. Quintana & family
Our sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. Maxine will always be remembered as a good friend to our family and a good neighbor. God bless and comfort you.
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