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Gabriel Quintero Obituary

Gabriel Quintero, 56, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007 surrounded by his family and friends. Gabriel had a love for the outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, landscaping and gardening. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing 3-A Minor League Softball and later coached in CYO sports and Pop Warner Football. Gabe was a jack of all trades and enjoyed working with his hands. Among his loves in life was his love of family and friends. He was a teacher and mentor to his children and grandchildren. To know Gabe, was to love him and he will be dearly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents Dario & Maria Quintero, his brothers Roger & Daniel Quintero and his beloved granddaughter Jenise Quintero. Gabriel is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Susan J. Quintero, his children Ronnie Jaimes & wife Terri, Gabriel Quintero, Jr. & wife Minerva, Michael Quintero & wife Sandy, Christine Quintero & Isaac Garcia, Anthony Quintero & Natalie Martinez. Gabe is also survived by his brothers-in-law Robert, Jerry & Jimmy Jaimes who he unselfishly helped raise and played a big role in their lives. He leaves a loving legacy to his grandchildren Sara, Alyna & Joseph Jaimes, Alex & Avianna Quintero, Justin & Alexis Quintero, & Justine Quintero. He is also survived by his sisters Helen Arguijo & husband Carlos, Olga Q. Pérez & husband Carlos, his brother Daniel Quintero & wife Frances, sister-in-law Ofelia Quintero and numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, August 23, 2007 with a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at St. Brigid's Catholic Church, 6907 Kitchener. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 24, 2007 at St. Brigid's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery II. Please visit www.mem.com and share your thoughts and fond memories with our family. Sunset Northwest Funeral Home.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Aug. 23, 2007.

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Robert Herrera

September 5, 2007

Susan, you know how much Gabe meant to me as we grew up together as kids. He will live forever in my heart and be remembered as the cherished friend he always was to me. I will miss him and think of him always. God Bless you and your Family.

Lissette Freabe

August 29, 2007

Dear Susan:

You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Martin Ferguson

August 28, 2007

Susan and Family,
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to your entire family. May God give you all strength and peace in your heart during this time of healing. We can always cherish the good times and the memories he gave us all.

Elsa Gonzales

August 27, 2007

Susie Q:
I was very sad to hear about Gabe. I just returned from leave and saw Jacob's e-mail regarding Gabe. May God give you and your family strength. God Bless you all.


Love,

Roxanne Toscano

August 26, 2007

Susan
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know there is nothing I can do or say to make you feel feel whole again. Just know that I will continue to pray for you and your family. May God give you the strength you need to find peace.
Many Blessings
Love
Rox

Annette Sanchez

August 24, 2007

Susan:
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you loved Gab dearly. Please hang onto those loving memories as I am sure that is what he would want. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Annette Sanchez

Irene Garcia

August 24, 2007

Dear Susan,
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. It's been years since I've seen you and Gabe. But I remember the times you and your little ones would come to our house for my kids birthday parties. Gabriel was always a Gentleman and very loving with you. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless.

Elma Gomez

August 24, 2007

Susan & Jr & Family: I'm sorry for your loss. Gabriel was a wonderful person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.

Tara Wolff

August 24, 2007

Tia Susie and family,
My heart truely goes out to you. Tio was one of the "rocks" of this family and he will be missed. I love you all very much.

Dan Ramirez

August 24, 2007

Susan and Family,
My deepest heart felt condolences for your loss, May the hand of Our LORD be over you at all times. Gabe and You are in my Prayers.

Rose Salinas

August 23, 2007

Susan,
I am so sorry for your loss. He's in God's loving arms and with your granddaughter Jenise. May God bless you and your family in your time of need.
(former Kellyite)

Ryan O'Neill

August 23, 2007

We are sorry for your loss and we hope his memory brings you comfort! Our deepest condolence's from the O'Neill family! Ryan and Irene O'Neill (Mike's co-worker)

Daniel F. Ferguson Jr.(D.J.)

August 23, 2007

My family and I send our condolences. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Hope Ferguson & Family

August 23, 2007

To Susan & Family
Our deepest sympathy to you & your
family. Our prayers & thoughts are
with you.

Tina Mayne

August 23, 2007

My Dearest Tia,

Our love and prayers are with you. Tio has meant so much to so many, and we were blessed to have him in our lives. My memories of him are a treasure. I will think of him always.

Love,
Tina, Mark and Mark Andrew Mayne

Jennifer Arellano

August 23, 2007

Susan and family,
I'm sorry for your loss...He was loving, respectful, kind man...He will be missed by many.

Veronica Arellano

August 23, 2007

So Sorry Susan and to your lovely family, I recently had a loss also my mother and I can relate to yours. Our prayers are with you all and yours. May Mr Quintero rest now in Peace/Love. Bonnie Arellano

Peggy Jaimes-Bright

August 23, 2007

Dear Susan and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.
Gabriel was a wonderful friend and brother-in-law.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ana Santana

August 23, 2007

Susan and family
I'm so sorry for you loss, my prayers are with you.

Doralinda & Jaime & Tia Guerina

August 23, 2007

Cousin Susan & Family: Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never foget Gabriel for he was such a loving and helpful person to all of us.
We will remember him as a very joyful person.

Debbie Thomas

August 23, 2007

Susan,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Thomas

Barbara Solis

August 23, 2007

Susan,
I am so sorry for your loss of your husband Gabe. It has been a very long time since we have seen you both,but I remember we had a good time when we went dancing on Ted's birthday. Our thoughts are with you and the family. Ted & Barbara Solis

Ginny Eye

August 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammie Auton

August 23, 2007

Susan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.

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