Maria was born on June 13, 1944 in Fabens, Texas to Norberto Quintana and Ignacia Artelejo. She is survived by her mother Ignacia Quintana of Deming NM; one son, Michael Quintana and wife Rachel of Deming, NM; one daughter, Araceli Sosa of Rhino, Nevada; three brothers, Norberto Quintana Jr., Juan Quintana, and Manuel Quintana with wife Maria Jesus Holguin; five sisters, Estella Granillo with husband Pedro, Carmen Fernandez with husband Manuel, Magge Quintana with husband Gil, Christina Quintana, and Alicia Uscola with husband Ricardo, four step grandchildren; David Bravo, Juliza Bravo, Elisha Bravo, and Jonah Bravo.
She is preceded in death by her father; one son Jesus Quintana; and two brothers Pancho and Nallo Quintana.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-546-0070.