Julia Quintanilla

Julia T. Quintanilla, born in Paras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, answered the ultimate and Devine call of the Lord, surrounded by her loving family to receive eternal rest in the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, February 08, 2014. She was 94 years old. She was predeceased by her husband, Gustavo Quintanilla Rodriguez, and by the youngest of her eight children, Rogelio Quintanilla. She is survived by her loving sister, Guadalupe Granado; her daughters, Irma Sara (Guadalupe) Navarro; Maria Magdalena ( Jorge) Sanchez; Rosalinda Q. Benavides; and Alicia Quintanilla; her sons, Gustavo T. (Rosalinda) Quintanilla; Arnulfo T. Quintanilla; Amado T. (Laura) Quintanilla; and by 29 grand-children and 26 great-grand-children. Doa Julia, as she was affectionately known by all, lived up to the Doa prefix. She was a woman of character and strong convictions. She was blessed with a marvelous mind which she maintained intact well into her advanced age. She kept up with current events and never failed to move forward with the times. She loved and enjoyed music and films from Mexico's "Epoca de Oro." She also cherished the memories of her 90th birthday celebration held at the Monte Carlo in Laredo, and often looked upon that event as one of the major highlights of her life; as it brought together a great number of family members, whom though, separated geographically were unequivocally united by love and by the meaning of family unity. Educated by life and life experiences, she possessed wisdom beyond belief, and was never too bashful, nor timid to express her point of view. She was both, revered and respected by her extended family, many of whom considered her their "second Mother". She was often sought after by her family for advice; and no topic was ever off-limits. Everyone knew that in her, they could always find a loving and caring confidant, and that all issues or concerns shared with her would remain safely and hermetically sealed within the confines of a vault, which was that great and wonderful heart of hers. The Quintanilla family extends its expressions of gratitude to the people who gave so much of their time, knowledge and efforts in providing healthcare for our beloved, Julia, among whom, are Dr. Winder Vasquez for his relentless medical care; to the staff of nurses and CNAs at Laredo Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, whose loving care made her stay there pleasant and dignified; to Mr. Leo Garza and his staff in the emergency room and Intensive Care Unit of Doctors Hospital of Laredo; thank you for the professionalism, and compassion demonstrated during our time of need; and to our beloved Julia's Guardian Angels, Elisa Gonzalez, Linda Aparicio, Raquel Olachea, and Rosario Ortega for jointly and individually lifting our beloved Julia's spirits with love and diligence. The family will receive condolences from 5 to 9 p.m., the evening of Monday the 10th of February 2014 in the Chapel of Joe Jackson North Funeral Home, 1410 Jacaman Rd., where a Vigil and Rosary will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Alex Salazar at 7 in the evening. The Eulogy will be delivered by Mr. David Cosgrove. You are invited to accompany the family the morning of Tuesday the 11th of February 2014 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Alex Salazar as the main celebrant. Procession will depart the funeral chapel at 9:25 a.m. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow the mass at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Fidel Moreno III; Alejandro Navarro; Ricardo Gomez, Jr.; Rogelio Alberto Quintanilla; Bob Weathers; Raymundo Ramos, Jr.; David Lizcano; and Hugo Benavides. Honorary pallbearers will be: Martin Rene Almendarez; Gustavo Gabriel Quintanilla; Daniel Amado Quintanilla, Alexander Quintanilla; Jose G. Navarro; Jose Guadalupe Navarro; Cole Weathers; Alan Vasquez; Sebastian Salgado, Jr.; Jorge Alejandro Magaa; Raymundo Ramos, Jr.; Steven Christopher Solis, II; and Juan Jose Montiel. You are invited to express your condolences to the family online at www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, TX 78041, 956.722.8850