Ernestina H. Quintanar Born August 8, 1932 was called away to our Lord and Savior on October 2, 2020 at the age of 88 to join her husband Leon F. Quintanar (Honey) in eternal peace. She was born in Parral, Chihuahua and grew up in Juarez, Chihuahua, with Lupe and Martin Rodriguez family of eight, when her mom passed away. She resided in El Paso, TX. She was active in her community at San Judas Tadeo Catholic Church, where she served as a member of the Guadalupanas, the Catechumen, and choir. She loved working at the church’s bazaars making gorditas. Cooking and baking for her family brought her great joy. Her freshly cooked flour and corn tortillas were the best you had ever tasted. Her enchiladas, beans, and rice were a family favorite. She loved to crochet, embroider, and sew; she embroidered some amazing doilies and crocheted some amazing blankets. Ernestina was very talented and had many self-taught skills. She loved caring for her numerous plants, fruit trees, but especially her rose bushes. Praying the rosary daily gave her comfort and joy. Ernestina would take the rosary to her Husband Leon and bless him before he would go to sleep. Leon always waited for Ernestina to receive his blessing before falling asleep.
Ernestina is preceded in death by her parents Ignacio Hernandez and Lucia Mendoza.
She is survived by her children Irma Q. Huffman, Felipe (Margaret) Quintanar, Olga (Pedro) Carrillo, Rodolfo Quintanar, Bernardino (Teresa) Quintanar; her grandchildren Joshua M. Huffman, James E. (Anna) Huffman, Jason M. Huffman, Charles W. (Cindy) Davis III, Andrea (Orlando) Esparza, Joseph Felipe (Hilda) Quintanar, Christopher D. Carrillo, Peter J. Carrillo, Abel M. Carrillo, Bernardino Quintanar Jr., Brittany Quintanar and Benjamin Quintanar; her great-grandchildren Kayla N. Davis, Joshua Sparks, Julian O. Esparza, Marcos A. Esparza, Joseph F. Quintanar Jr., Josiah E. Quintanar, Jacqueline Rodriguez, Jacob M. Carrillo and Jonah L. Carrillo; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Joshua M. Huffman, James E. Huffman, Jason M. Huffman, Joseph Felipe Quintanar, Christopher D. Carrillo, Peter J. Carrillo, Abel M. Carrillo, Bernardino Quintanar Jr., and Benjamin Quintanar. Honorary Pallbearers include Andrea Esparza, Brittany Quintanar and Thomas A. Gaytan.
Visitation will be Friday, October 9, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Graveside Service will be Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com for the Quintanar Family.
