Jose "Joe" Quintana

JOSE “Sonny” QUINTANA, 75,  passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his Santa Fe home, following an extended illness.  He was born in Santa Fe February 23, 1948, the son of Jose A. and Encarancion Quintana.  He was preceded in death  by the one person he loved with all his heart, his loving wife Alice; and his parents, and his God-daughter Christina Gonzales.

Joe is survived by his 5 step-daughters, who he loved as his own, Liza Valdez and husband Albert, Phyllis Ortiz, Dorothy Ortiz and Orlando, Brenda Varela and husband David,  Glenda Ortiz and husband Mike, and his son William Romero, Joe was blessed with 9 grandchildren, Natasha Ellis and husband Cruz, Ron Garcia, Randy Dark, Desiree Garcia, Philip Ortiz-Encinias, Leandra Varela, Kiana Vigil, Derik Ortiz, and Nicholas Romero and wife Valarie, 1 great grandbaby Lucas Romero, 2 step-grandchildren Kelsie Montoya and Damian Martinez.   Also survived by his brothers George and wife Rose, Mike and wife Barbara, John, Lawrence and wife Caroline, and Alfred; sisters,  Carol Medina and husband Cipriano, Lupie Linson and husband Chris, and Dolores Hessinger and husband Kirt, his special cousin Darlene and husband John, and several nieces and nephews.

Joe Served as a correctional officer for many years for the Department of Corrections, retiring in 2007 as a Lieutenant.   He was a member of several organizations- a life member of the Caballeros De Vargas,  Golden Eagle with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sons of the American Legion, Benevolent  and Protective Order of Elks, Santa Fe lodge #460 where he played Pool daily with his good friends, and always one person made everyone smile, Trudie. 

A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 am Friday, October 20, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church, where the mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at  Rosario Cemetery.

His family wishes to thank Dr. Gina Lutz and the staff of Enchanted Sky Hospice for their time, love, and support during Joe’s illness.