Benito Quintana

Benito Cordova Quintana, 25, of Taos passed away on January 09, 2007. Benito gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. He was a 2000 graduate of Taos High School. He attended UNM at both the Taos and Albuquerque campuses. He also attended New Mexico State University and the University of Southern Colorado. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Taos Optimist Club. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ben & Beatrice Cordova and Ernesto Marquez. He is survived by his mother, Katie Cordova of Taos, father, Victor A. Quintana of Costilla, brother, Billy C. Quintana of Taos, grandmother, Celsa Quintana of Costilla, aunts and uncles, Irma Wagner (George), Rita Martinez (Ray), Henry Cordova (Nila), John "Sais" Cordova (Bertha), Iris Marquez, Angie Ramirez (Abe) and Sharon Ruybal (Felix), many other relatives and friends. Rosaries were recited on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Rivera Chapel and on Monday, January 15, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, January 16, at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was held at Amalia Cemetery.