Damiana Hortensia Quintana

Damiana Hortensia Quintana, affectionately known as Diane, went to her heavenly resting place early Friday morning, October 30, in Phoenix, Arizona. She turned 80 years old this year.

Her life was a reflection of the teachings of Scripture.

Matthew 25:21

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!

I guess you could say that her calling in life was to care for others. She worked as a caregiver and homemaker, and yes, she also worked for APS schools as a Lunch Lady once upon a time too. She knew the secret Gold Bar recipe! That most Gen X adults remember today. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and put the needs of others before her own.

She was born on February 23, 1946, in Eloy, Arizona, to her mother, Dolores G. Duran, and her father, Mariano C. Duran.

She is survived by two sisters. Martina Martinez and Rosemary Bustillos. She has been reunited with her beloved sisters, Mary Ann and Maria whom Jesus called to heaven years ago.

She is also survived by her two children, son Thomas Aldaba and daughter Lara Sena; her son-in-law; three grandsons; and one great-grandson. She has many nieces and nephews as well. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. And sad to see her go.

She had two places she called home: Phoenix, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, the birthplace of her late husband, Dan C. Quintana. Her services will be held in Mesa Arizona, and afterward, she will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.