Catarino G Quintero Obituary (1944 - 2023)

Catarino G. Quintero was born in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico July 11, 1944 and immigrated to the Imperial Valley in 1972. He worked at the famous Mesquite Cattle Feeders (formerly known as Orita Land and Cattle) as the Mill Operator for 32 years. Catarino was a family man and very dedicated to his job (rarely called out sick), traveled a lot when he was younger, and had a good sense of humor. He was the 5th of 12 siblings, father to a son and daughter, and grandfather of 2 granddaughters. In 2002 he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and spent the next 20 years battling the condition. He faced the stages of the disease bravely. On July 30, 2023, he transitioned from this earth to the heavenly realms. Catarino is survived by his wife Anastacia Quintero; daughter Ana Maria Q. Ventura; son Jesus Quintero; brother Jesus Quintero; brother Raul Quintero; sister Maria Quintero; sister Blanca Estella Quintero Garcia; sister Alejandra Ruvalcaba; granddaughter Diana Ventura; granddaughter Celeste Ventura He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 8th at Frye Chapel & Mortuary 799 S Brawley Ave. Brawley, CA from 6-9pm. Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Brawley on Wednesday August 9th at 9:30. Burial will follow immediately at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, CA.