Ernestina Berlinda Quintana

Ernestina Quintana, Age 83 passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 Denver, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family after many years with Alzheimer’s Disease and other complications. Although she suffered from the disease for many years, she retained her sweet personality and tenderness until she went home to be with the lord. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

She was born on June 14, 1942, Tina was the 4th of 5 children of Matias and Ynacita Deherrera, Raised in Valdez New Mexico. Tina met her husband Librado in Taos New Mexico. The couple married and had seven children and was a stay home mom and after she went to work as pre-school teacher for ten years until she retired.

She dedicated her life in caring for her husband Librado (Lee) and seven Children. She is survived by her loving Children, Geraldine Yvonne (Dave), Darlene Nancy (Art), Anthony (Vicki), Joseph (Fonda), Marie Ruth (James), Debbie (Luis), Elizabeth “Liz” (Pete). With 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grand Children and many nieces and nephews. A surviving sister Sally.

She was preceded in death by her husband Librado and parents Matias and Ynacita and siblings Sisters Teofila, Connie, brothers Orlando, Charlie and daughter-in-law Victoria Quintana.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am Thursday February 19, 2026 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233. Burial will follow the service at Olinger Highland Mortuary 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday on February 18th at Olinger Highlands Mortuary 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229.

Reception to Follow from 1:30 to 5:00 pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 11385 Grant Drive.