Kenneth James Thomas Quintana

August 14, 1954 – June 7, 2018 On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Kenneth Quintana passed away suddenly at the age of 63. He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Quintana and Michelle Vogel; his beloved grandchildren, Quentin Lee, Seymour Baca Jr. and Aviana Nevarez; his best friend and ex-wife, Dorene Ford; his father, Elias Quintana Sr.; his five brothers, Joey Quintana, Johnny Quintana, Elias Quintana Jr., Mike Quintana, and David Quintana; his sister, Phyllis Bopp; his uncles, Phillip Robert Vouterin and Kino Quintana; his aunt, Minnie Quintana; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Vouterin Quintana; his aunt, Josephine Hernandez Fevig; his friend, William Ainsworth; and his spouse, Martha Bernal.

Kenneth graduated from Boystown High School in Nebraska in 1972. He served in the United States Marines from 19741976. He was exceptional at sports and loved arts and crafts. He was a very loving and caring person. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

"Your actions were always kind, A generous hand and an active mind, Anxious to please and loath to offend, A loving brother and faithful friend." You were loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 24th, at French Mortuary located at 1111 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. A reception will immediate follow at 4:30 PM, at New Mexico Veterans Memorial located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM.