Ernestina Quintero

Ernestina Quintero, age 95, passed away on November 3, 2026. Born on May 28, 1931, Ernestina’s life was marked by steady devotion, enduring strength, and a love that reached widely and deeply. A resident of Chula Vista, California, she will be remembered with profound respect and lasting affection.

A woman of faith and perseverance, Ernestina carried herself with quiet resilience through the seasons of her life. Her warmth was often accompanied by a ready sense of humor—an easy light in the room that comforted others and made even ordinary moments feel shared and bright.

Ernestina pursued her education with purpose, earning an associates degree at Southwestern College in real estate. That determination carried into a long and diligent career: she was a real estate agent for over 20 years, known for the kind of hard work that is measured not only in years, but in consistency, integrity, and care.

Family was at the heart of Ernestina’s life. She had a total of 11 kids, Roy, Jane, Irving, Leo, Irazema, Lupita, Juan, Jose Alberto, Caroline, Cesar, and Marco Polo, and was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. To those who knew her best, her love was steadfast—something dependable, sustaining, and deeply cherished.

In her personal time, Ernestina loved to play cards, enjoying the simple pleasure of good company and the familiar rhythm of a well-loved pastime. Her faith remained a guiding presence as well, and she was a member of the Church of the Most Precious Blood.

Ernestina will be remembered as beloved—faithful in spirit, resilient in life, and generous in the everyday ways that leave the greatest imprint. Her memory will remain a lasting comfort to all who had the privilege to know her.