GARY JONATHAN QUINTANA

Gary J. Quintana, a proud father and wrestling coach, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2017, in Selma, CA. He was 45. Gary was born on June 27, 1972, in Fresno, CA, to Ismael and Francis Quintana. At age seven, he began a decorated wrestling career topped by state and national titles at Selma High School, and had an all conference career at California State University, Fresno. While wrestling for the Bulldogs, Quintana and Leanna Jaurique became loving parents to Aryanna Quintana. He went on to be a successful wrestling coach, with head coaching jobs at Bullard High School and Clovis North High School, and was inducted into the Selma Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. His final crowning achievement was helping deliver his only grandchild, Judah, on July 22. Quintana is survived by his parents, Ismael and Francis Quintana; daughter, Aryanna Quintana; grandson, Judah Ryan Garcia of Clovis, CA; former wife of 16 years, Leanna Jaurique-Quintana of Clovis, CA; sister, Connie Lujan and husband Jesse Lujan Jr. of Selma, CA; brother, Ismael Quintana Jr. and wife Debi of Reedley, CA; grandparents, Frank and Connie Alvarado of Selma, CA; ten nephews and nieces; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws who love him dearly. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be observed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Selma, CA, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at The Worship Centre, 2830 E. Manning, Fowler, CA, on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.