Frances G. Madrid Quintana

MADRID QUINTANA - Frances G. Madrid Quintana, age 102, passed away on May 10, 2009 surrounded by the love and care of her family, in her son, Nick, and his wife, Loretta's, home. Frances was born in Corazon, NM on June 6, 1906, to Conferina and Margarito Gonzales. She married Vicente Madrid on September 19, 1925 in Tremintina, NM and moved to Tucumcari, NM where they purchased a ranch. They had four sons: Nicholas B., Edward J., Vincent and Richard. They shared 36 years together, raising their four sons, with Vicente working in the roundhouse for Santa Fe Railroad. Vicente passed away in December of 1961. She married Hipolito Quintana on September 20, 1969. They shared 29 years together, dancing and caring for one another. Hipolito passed away in May of 2000. Frances is survived by one sister, Rose Cordova, of Albuquerque; two sons, Nick and his wife, Loretta, and Eddie, and his companion, Anna Baca, all of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Vicente and Hipolito; sons, Richard and Vincent; grandson, Brian Madrid; and great-grandson, Joshua Madrid. Pallbearers will be Bruce Madrid, Nick Madrid, Jr., Aaron Madrid, Matthew Madrid, Daniel Madrid, Gary L. Blascziek, and Bill Frasier. Frances' care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010