Mary T. Quintana

Mary T. Quintana, 94 of Jacona, NM, passed away on December 12, 2024, with her daughter and son by her side. Mary worked for the Santa Fe County Extension services for many years. She later worked for the Pojoaque Valley Schools in the cafeteria as a cook, which she eventually retired from. Mary enjoyed going to the casinos with her late husband Bobby and talking on the phone almost daily with her late son Michael. They are all reunited. She also spent many evenings listening to the Pojoaque Elk and Elkette games on the radio. During the day she would watch the neighbors farm animals out of her back window and in the spring-time she enjoyed watching the gardens grow. Mary liked talking about the old days when she was growing up. When she was still able to drive you would see her little green pick up truck all over the valley. On Sunday mornings she would get to church early so that she could have her special seat on the last row next to the aisle. While her grandchildren and great grandchildren were in dance, Mariachi, sports, choir, and drama club she could be found in the bleachers offering her support with a big smile across her face. Mary was blessed to have 5 generations in her family, an accomplishment that she was proud to tell people. Mary always welcomed friends and family into her home and had cold cans of Pepsi in her fridge to offer guests. 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Salomon and Elaisza Trujillo, husbands Horacio Lopez and Bobby Quintana, son Michael Lopez and son in law Rudy Roybal. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Patricio (Rachel) Trujillo, Willie (Bennie) Trujillo, Orlando Trujillo, Martin Trujillo, John Trujillo, her sister Cecilia (Jerry) Wood, sister in laws Diane Trujillo and Stella Trujillo.

Father and mother-in-law Gregorio and Beroniz Lopez; brothers and sisters-in-law Maclovio Lopez, Leo Lopez, Virginia Romero, Miquela (Arturo) Romero, Ernestina Trujillo and Prescilla Lovato.

Father and mother-in-law Federico and Ursulita Quintana; brothers and sisters-in-law Secundino (Susie) Quintana, Rudy Quintana and Matilde (Orlando) Quintana.

She is survived by her children Leroy (Arlene) Lopez and Doris Roybal; daughter-in-law Maida Lopez; grandchildren Daniel (Katie) Sanchez, Sandra (Joshua) Ledesma, Roper (Joni) Sanchez, John (Quinbey) Jacquez, Jose (Abby) Lopez, Mike Lopez, Sheri Lopez, Jassen (Rene) Lopez. Brandon (LeeAndra), Lanz (Angelena), Lyza, DJ, Kyle, Dylan, Kyler, Dreake, Maysin, Remi, Harlow, Lilyana, Dizirah, Jonah, Amaya, Lily, Dominic, Ariana (Cameron), Hunter, Paul and Peyton; great-great grandchildren Jeremy, Luke and Michael.

Mary is also survived by her brothers Tony and Jake Trujillo, sisters-in-law Loyola and Anna Trujillo, Annabelle Pando, Florence Quintana and Rafelita Martinez-Cline along with numerous nephews and nieces. 

Services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Sacred Heart Church in Nambe, NM, with Rosary to follow at 9:00 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Internment will take place at 12:30 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Sandra Ledesma, Jose Lopez, Sheri Lopez, Jassen Lopez, Lanz Sanchez and DJ Sanchez. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Mike Lopez, her great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

The family of Mary T. Quintana would like to say thank you for the calls, prayers, and visits during this time. We also want to thank you to Donna Duran for helping us with the care of our beloved Mom these last few months. To Ambercare and their staff for the care and support provided.

The family of Mary T. Quintana has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477