Shirley Quintana

Sunrise: December 25, 1936 Sunset: May 24, 2020 Shirley passed to the arms of Jesus at 1 in afternoon, after a well fought battle with cancer for 2 years. Her passing was peaceful and was surrounded by family. Shirley was predeceased by her parents: Domitilio and Cecilia Valverde, and the father of her children: Manuel Quintana. She is also survived by her children: Tillie Brito (Ray Baca), Manuel Quintana (Toni Gentry), Norma Brito, Sidney Quintana (Patricia) and Cecilio Quintana (Sherry). Also surviving her are the apples of her eye, her grandchildren: Theresa Griego (Mark), Lisa Quintana (Ben Mack), Allyson Brito, April Quintana, Richard Brito (Mindy), Edward Brito (Camille Toya), Brittany Frasure (James), Zachary Quintana (Angela), Rachel Quintana, Morgan Quintana, and Jason Quintana. And as she put it, the best of the best came last, her great grandchildren: Izayah Brito, Alysia Quintana-Olmos, Brooklyn Mack, Cyrus Quintana (Clariz), Madrid Mack, Danessa Brito, Isabella Quintana, Ezequiel Brito, Santino Quintana-Cadigal, Silas Quintana, Zoe Brito, Amarie Brito, Magdalena Frasure, and Zavier Brito. Also surviving is her sister Rita Fresquez. Many people crossed her path through life but she had her favorite, Jean Leeth. A special thank you in advance for our cousin Yolanda Aragon who will be reciting the rosary when her Life Celebration will take place. We also would never have survived this ordeal without the help, love, compassion, care and understanding from the great people at Ambercare, (especially David Sanchez, you are an angel on earth) and also the the great folks at Sandia Ridge Nursing home, (Michelle, Kevin, Jane, Sharon, Erin, Dylan, Elise, Brandi, Donna, Tracy, Trouble (Jocelyn), and all of you I didn't mention, but you are not forgotten, and you are all loved. We will never be able to thank you. You will be missed Mama, you certainly will not be forgotten, you left quite the legacy of family and friends who loved you beyond compare. May you be happy and finally healthy in your new home. Life celebration will take place as soon as the virus allows for her entire family and friends can come together again. We will be posting updated news as it becomes possible. FLY WITH THE ANGELS, DANCE ON THE CLOUDS AND WE WILL ALL SEE YOU SOON ENOUGH Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE (505) 764-9663