Bernice S. Quintero

Bernice Quintero Obituary

Bernice S. Quintero, a 30-year resident of Lake County, passed away Oct. 27, 2004 in Deer Park. She was born Nov. 21, 1926, in Honolulu.

She was the owner of the Mexi-Rican restaurants in Clearlake and Lower Lake for 23 years. Bernice was famous for her love of cooking and caring for her family she adored. She also enjoyed making crafts. She was a living legend and is truly an angel. She will be deeply missed by all of her friends and loved ones.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Albert Quintero of Clearlake; daughter, Beverly Ann Iannone of Clearlake; grandchildren, Rachel A. Silva of Lower Lake and Melissa I. Iannone and Philip A. Iannone, both of Clearlake; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Macey and Selena; sisters, Dolly Torres "Sander" of Sunnyvale, Eleanor Figueroa of Penn Valley, and Carmen Webogan of Kauai, Hawaii.

She was preceded in death by her son, Eric Keith Quintero.

Visitation and a vigil service were held Monday, Nov. 8 at Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 14405 Uhl Avenue, Clearlake.

Arrangements by Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 994-6417.

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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernice Quintero

8 Entries

Winona LaBier

November 23, 2004

Aunt Bernice was a wonderful lady. I remember the awesome food she made and parties at her place in Belmont. She had a big heart and always there to lend a hand. She will have a special place in my heart with fond memories. I will miss her.

Stephanie Torrez

November 22, 2004

I remember my Auntie Bernice's cooking, what a cook she was. I remember Mama and us kids all going to Auntie Bernice's in Belmont. Then as I got older I remember going to Clearlake and visiting her and Uncle Albert there in the Summer. Auntie Bernice always in the kitchen cooking for us all. The enjoyment she got watching us all eat. I also remember going to play Bingo with her,Beverly and Auntie Elsie in San Jose, and then coming back to her house and having a couple of drinks. We'd have so much fun talking and laughing and I'd spend the night because my husband worked nights. Oh, Auntie Bernice even though we didn't see much of each other as the years passed,you still were my Auntie and very much loved. You are now with my Beloved Mother who I miss very much. You are both in such a wonderful place together,where there is no more pain, no more hurt. I pray now for your family. I know Uncle Albert and Beverly the hurt and pain you feel,doesn't seem like it will ever go away. But with Gods healing powers it will and it does.

Love and God Bless You All,

Your Niece and Cousin,

Stephanie Torrez (Veles)

Sheila Jeffers (Silva)

November 21, 2004

Mrs. Q was a very special lady. I got to know her and her family very well as they lived down the road from us on Bryant Road for many years. She will be missed and always thought of as kind and loving to her family and all around her. My heart goes out to her family during this time.

Love and Prayers,

Sheila, Ambree and Ashlee Jeffers

Daryl Hayes

November 18, 2004

Bernice Quintero was one of the strongest, courageous, generous people I will ever know. While growing up in the Bay Area, I remember spending the summer with my Aunt Beverly and the Quintero’s in Clear Lake. During my visits, Mrs. Quintero always treated me as one of her grandchildren, even though we are not blood relatives. As a child, I remember some of the chores she delegated to me and my cousin Rachel. One of the chores was making the beds with the “hospital fold” technique. Since then, I always make the bed using the hospital fold technique and think of her each time. She had taught me a lot of household chores and techniques that are still with me to this day. Too bad I do not share her cleaning habits because she was the cleanest person I know, besides her daughter Beverly who also shares many of the same characteristics as her mother.

Mrs. Quintero had such a strong work ethic much like her husband Al. Once we got our chores done, she made sure she left time for me and my cousin to be kids and play. She was so kind that she let us slide on our chores so that we would have more time to play and just be kids. She was such a wonderful provider for her family. I will always remember her in the kitchen cooking for hours and hours so that the family can enjoy a good meal. I also remember the long nights she put in for the restaurant. She was one of the best cooks I have ever met and my Aunt Beverly inherited those cooking talents too.

These are just some of the things Bernice taught me as a child. But most of all, she has taught me how important family and friends are. She always was very kind and that is one of the many reasons why she had so many good friends and family because everyone adored her because and she always helped people in need.

She is now our guardian angel watching over her husband, daughter and grandchildren and great grandchildren because that is who she was and that was what was most important to her, family and friends. She always put us first before herself. She will forever be our caretaker. She was a truly an amazing person and will be missed by us all.

I love you Grandma. You will always be my angel.

DawnMarie White

November 17, 2004

Mrs. Quintero was a beautiful person to all who knew her. She always opened her home and her heart to us. I remember as a child

traveling to her home on the weekends with my Aunt Beverly. Mrs. Quintero would be in the kitchen preparing a meal for an army. Even when she could not stand up, she would sit on a chair at the stove and cook for us all. She was the best cook that ever lived...Forget Martha Stewert and Betty Crocker they couldn't hold a candle to Bernice. She was a hard worker, a wonderful wife and an even better mother. She loved her husband Al and he adored her. If any two people were ever Soulmates they were. Al always did his best to take care of her,I could see in his eyes how much he deeply wanted to help her with everything he could even at the end. Her children, Grandhildren and Great Grandchildren meant the world to her. She and her daughter, Beverly were the best of friends. Bernice could not of asked for a better daughter, Beverly is a blessing from God. Bernice never complained of the constant pain I know she endured.

We are all very lucky to of had her in our lives. I will always remember her. I am so thankful my children were able to get to know her.

Bernice was not only a physically

beautiful lady, but her soul was pure. She is now with her Son Eric, who she missed so much. I know she is still looking after her family who meant everything to her. Goodbye Grandma you will be missed!

Liz A. Murry (Figueroa)

November 16, 2004

My memories of my Aunt is her cooking. She did it all with excellance. And always wanted me to iron her cloths. I hope that she was asking me because I was the best person that ironed. Aunt Bernice was a special woman that always wanted things done right the first time. I will miss her.

Bonnie Kelly

November 15, 2004

I never met Bernice, but my friend, Al Filippo, has told me many stories of her love of family and what an excellent cook she was during her lifetime here with us. I offer my condolences to her chosen "Romeo" hubby Al and his many friends and family. I'm sure all will miss her very much, but she will be in their hearts forever.

Rachel Silva

November 12, 2004

*My Grandmother the Angel*

My Grandmother was the most beautiful strongest woman I had ever known. She was an angel from heaven and never ever complained about anything. Her whole life was dedicated to her family and her family is what made her the happiest. My grandfather absolutely adored her and took excellent care of her since the day they met. She always had a bright sparkle in her eyes when he would enter the room. I could only pray that my husband and I share half of what my grandparents had. One of the familys' greatest memories was my Grandmother's cooking (the whole county misses her cooking!). Her and my mother taught me everything I know about preparing food. My Mom. She is definitely my grandmothers daughter. My Mom is a very strong, beautiful and courageous woman. The exact image of my grandma. She inherited her strength and this is why she was able to take care of my grandmother up until her final moments. She loved and respected my mother and appreciated everything she had ever done for her and my grandfather. I will always admire the kind of woman my grandmother was. I deeply miss her and she will always be alive in her family's hearts and memories. I am at peace knowing she is an angel in heaven reunited with her parents, brothers, sisters and taking care of her son , my uncle, Eric K. Quintero. We will always love our beautiful grandma Bernice.

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