Frank Poncho Quintana Obituary (1950 - 2009)

Frank "Poncho" Quintana WILLARD- Frank "Poncho" Quintana, 59, passed away on February 18, 2009, at the University Of Utah Hospital due to complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born February 9, 1950, in Kenilworth, UT to Frank Charles Sr. and Teresa Atencio Quintana. He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1969. Poncho married his long time sweetheart, Toni Gail Marrone, on April 7, 1972 in Willard and they were blessed with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Poncho was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for over 35 years as a locomotive engineer and retired 3 years ago on a medical retirement. He enjoyed golfing, playing tennis, and a good card game. His family and friends were the joy of his life. Poncho is survived by his wife, Toni Marrone Quintana, Willard, UT, his children - Shay (Rachel) Quintana, Brigham City, UT; Tyson Quintana, AZ; Taryn Quintana and her fiancAC. Rick Neilson, (who did so much for Poncho over this last year) Willard, UT; four grandchildren, Madison, Abigail, Isabella and Eli Quintana, who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth "Gram" Marrone, six sisters - Susie Mondragon, Perry, UT; Elenor Archuleta, Brigham City, UT; Nadine Quintana, Salt Lake City, UT; Wanda (Dave) Edmonds, Sandy, UT; Roberta (Glen) Bohlander, Hamilton, MT; and Gloria Quintana, Brigham City, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald Quintana. Poncho was a genuine, good person, who always showed compassion and was loved by everyone lucky enough to have known him. Our hearts ache for the loss of a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, caring brother, kind friend, and a truly great man. We will miss him so much. Thank you Poncho, for the humor, kindness, and love you so generously gave. Funeral Services will be Monday, February 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St Henry's Catholic Church, 380 S. 200 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call on Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. Interment will be in Willard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Myers Mortuary to help the family offset funeral expenses. Interment will be in the Willard Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 22, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSt. Henry's Catholic Church 380 South 200 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 23, 2009 11:00 AM CemeteryWillard Cemetery Eastside of Main Street Willard, UT 84340 February 23, 2009