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Quintana -- Romie Quintana, our dear mother, a lifelong resident of Pena Blanca, NM, went home to heaven to meet Jesus and reunite with her husband, Carlos Quintana, on Wednesday, February 12, 2003. Romie was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Virginia and Steven Ortiz, Charles and Veronica Quintana, Kenny and DeeAnn Quintana of Pena Blanca, and Yvonne and Milton Vernon of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Judy and Greg Aragon, Miguel and Brandie Leyba, Mariela Leyba, Crystal Quintana, Juan Carlos Quintana, and Carlos Quintana; great-grandsons, Michael and Julian Leyba; sister, Lala Martinez of Porterville, CA; her loving caretaker, Francisca Delgado; and many nieces and nephews. She never gave up on life and worked hard at it. Her battle with Parkinson's disease lasted for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart League, St. Bonaventure Prayer Group, and the church choir for many years. The family thanks those who participated in her life. She was loved by many and will be missed by all of us. Visitation will be Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m., with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday, February 15, with the Rev. Wayne Gibbeaut officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg Aragon, Miguel Leyba, Juan Carlos Quintana, Carlos Quintana, Diego Aragon, Sr., and Luis Armijo. Honorary pallbearers are Tony Armijo, Gilbert Aragon, Anthony Aragon, James Wilder, Robert Wilder, Ruben Quintana, Alvin Leyba, Dick Mares, Darlene Armijo, Eloisa Leyba, Mosa Narvaiz, Celedonia Rael, Viola Rael, and members of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1270, Pena Blanca, NM 87041. Your thoughtfulness and expressions of sympathy are deeply appreciated. Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th St NW 898-3160
        Published on: Fri February 14, 2003