Anacleto Quintela

In our Heavenly Kingdom and in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is to be found a Beloved Brother, Uncle and Dear Friend, Anacleto ( Cleto) Quintela. Cleto 70 of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away in Odessa,TX at Medical Center Hospital, on Saturday July 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with Leukemia.

He was born on July 13, 1946 Fort Stockton, TX, to Julio & Antonia Quintela. He was raised in Fort Stockton where he graduated from Fort Stockton High in 1964. He then went on to further his education by attending Odessa Commercial College.

He was involved in the catholic community as a volunteer for funerals, in the cemetery committee and the parish council for many years. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Fort Stockton.

Cleto was a fun loving, vibrant soul that was always there to lend a helping hand to his family and friends. He was definitely the life of the party no matter where he was.

He was preceded in death by his loving Parents Julio and Antonia Quintela, his Brother Refugio Quintela and Sister Esperanza Q. Celaya.

He is survived by loving: Brothers, Jose, Abel, Jesus and Julio Jr all of Fort Stockton, Texas.

On behalf of Cleto and the Quintela Family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to George Rural Health Clinic, Texas Oncology of Odessa, Medical Center Hospital, Hospice of Odessa and Odessa Funeral home staff. Also to our many family and friend that have been there for the family during this difficult time.

Rosary will be held today Friday August 5, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Stockton, TX. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday August 6, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. With an inurnment to follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Fort Stockton, TX. Services entrusted to Odessa Funeral Home