Flora Mary Quintana

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Flora Mary Quintana. She passed away on November 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by the people who loved her most.

Flora was born on January 19, 1939, in Llano de San Juan, New Mexico to Onecimo and Fedencia Medina. Flora was the youngest of seven children. She was proud of where she came from and talked often about her childhood. At the age of 14, she met the love of her life, David J. Quintana. After three years they were married on September 29, 1956. They moved to Taylorsville, UT where they raised three children Marvin, Andy & Pam. The Catholic faith was a big part of her life. She was an active member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic church for 42 years.

She worked at Abbott for 23 years and retired in 1999. After retirement, she found great joy in the Taylorsville Senior Center. There she was known to go from table to table to visit with everyone before sitting down so her food and coffee were always cold. She was a social butterfly and if you knew her you knew that you couldn’t just have a quick visit or phone call with her because she loved to talk, talk, talk. She was truly beautiful inside and out. She always looked her very best with the most perfect hair and makeup. She loved to be around her family and her friends. Her sisters were very important to her and many times if you saw Flora, Claudie wasn’t far behind her. Often times they were mistaken as twins. She enjoyed cooking and she loved to host family dinners and holidays in her home which will be missed dearly. She had a special relationship with her grandchildren, and she loved and adored her great-grandchildren.

Flora was the heart of the family. She is leaving a void that can never be filled. Her beautiful smile and unconditional love will be missed immensely. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel cherished and welcomed and her legacy of compassion and giving will live on through the countless lives that she touched. 

We had the most amazing relationship with you Grandma. We were lucky to have you as such a big part of our lives for so many years. We will forever be grateful for your unconditional love and support. We will miss your laugh and your wisdom. You were so strong and fought so hard, but we have great comfort knowing that you are now reunited with Grandpa. 

Flora is survived by her sweet furry companion Ally; sisters Claudie Valdez & Ruth Martinez, children Marvin (Sharie), Andy (Trisha), Pam (Tom); grandchildren Randi (Josh), Jessie (Matt), Christopher (Bailey), Domonic, Chandra; Great Grandchildren Madison, Parker, Scarlett, Ares and many nieces and Nephews that loved her dearly. 

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years David Jose Quintana; her parents Onecimo and Fedencia Medina and siblings Pat Medina, Mellie Lopez, Porfiria Mascarenas, Nelson Medina.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville, Utah. You may visit with the family at a viewing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 at the church. You may also visit with the family prior to service on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:45 PM. Interment following services at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. 

Flora Quintana's live service may be watched by clicking the link below:

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