Syria Bernice Quintana, 77, of Costilla passed away on April 26, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Epimenio & Flor Torres and brother, Lenard Torres. She is survived by her husband, Bert Quintana, children, Diana Gay Catana (David) of Mill Alley, CA, Janette Ahrem (David) of Pacifica, CA, Kimberley Gay of San Jose, CA, stepchildren, Patricia Pacheco (Antonio) of Costilla, Gary Quintana, (Carol) of Pueblo, CO, Larry Quintana (Cordie) of Santa Fe, Pauline Klarsfield (Mike) of Albany, NY, Clemente Quintana (Sofie) of Carlsbad, Bertram Quintana (Beatrice) of Costilla, Victoria Vigil (Joey) of Questa and many other relatives. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Emil Torres (Betty), Margie Brooks, Fran Reynolds, Cass Ruef (Rich), Fernando Torres, Ted Torres (Sadie) and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on April 29, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla. Funeral mass was held on April 30, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment following at the Amalia Cemetery.