Paula Alicia Quintanilla of age 88 of Dallas, TX died peacefully at home on December 26, 2017. She was born in Mercedes, TX on January 26, 1929. She married the love of her life Ramon Quintanilla on July 20, 1952 who preceded her in death on December 30, 2011. Alicia co-founded Quintanilla Furniture Co. with Ramon in 1956 and still operates after 60 years near "Little Mexico" She was a loving and caring person with a huge smile and even bigger personality. Alice along with Ramon were constantly recognized in the Hispanic business community as pioneers who worked hard to open doors for others to follow in their footsteps. She is survived by her brother Roberto Garcia, children; Ray, Joe, Alicia, Mario, Robert, and 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
