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Paula Quintero Obituary

QUINTERO, Paula -- Was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on March 1, 1918 and passed away in San Jose, CA with her loving family by her side on November 10, 2003. 'We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and be to present with the Lord.' 2 Cor. 5:8. Daughter of the late Andres and Petra Ulloa. Loving wife of the late David Quintero. Beloved mother of Sabino. Alejandro, Josefina, Reynalda, Pedro, Francisco, Cesar, David, Silvia, Prudencio and Jose Juan and the late Elvia, Rodrigo, Andres and Elisa. Grandmother of 65, great-grandmother of 67, great-great-grandmother of 5. Sister of Lucina and Felipe. Visitation Tuesday, November 18, 2003 from 4 - 8 p.m. at THE MISSION CHAPEL OF SAN JOSE RANCADORE AND ALAMEDA, 600 S. 2nd Street with Vigil Services at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at the Central Apostolic Church located at 77 N. 5th. St. Visitation from 5 - 7 p.m. followed by services from 7 - 9 p.m. Interment in Mexico. She will be missed dearly and thought of always. Her singing spirit will always be in our hearts. The family would like to extend their special thanks to Dr. Weidner and the other attending physicians and nurses for all their effort.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Nov. 16, 2003.

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Rose M. Pereira de Salazar

November 17, 2003

Dear family, I share your grief in the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and 3times Greater. May you find comfort in the memories she has left you. I met her through my precious Cousin Sabino on two occassions, and I immediatly labled her a Grand Lady.

You are all in my prayers, God Bless you,

Your Cousin

Rose M Pereira, de Salazar.

Familia Salazar

November 17, 2003

Dear cousins, please know that the family of the late Manuel Salazar Quintero along with our Mother Manuela Salazar extend our sympathy in the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother.

We hope you will find comfort in knowing that her legacy will always live in you. You are all so fortunate, to have created 5 generations which in itself is rare. How beautiful this is, and may you all find peace in those memories that Paula leaves with you. God bless you all, you are in our prayers.

Sue Wright

November 16, 2003

My condolences to all the family of this lovely lady.

Susan Acklen

November 16, 2003

Sorry for your loss, I know you will miss her very much, but her singing spirit will stay in your hearts. I feel very lucky to have met her!

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