La Jara resident Benito "Tony" Quintana Sr., 85, passed away at San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital on December 7, 2023.

Tony was born in Capulin Colorado to Elias and Juanita (Martinez) Quintana on the 12th of June, 1938. He worked most of his life as a Self Employed Farmer, and he enjoyed farming very much. Tony was very talented with his hands and was very artistic. He enjoyed making little log cabins. He was a talented painter, very artistic, and enjoyed arts and crafts. He loved his little dog Festy.

Tony is survived by his son Benito "Tony" A. Quintana Jr., his daughters Sally, Teri, Tina, Alicia, Amanda, Sandra and Laura; his brother Raymond; his dog Festy; and his best friend Sylvia Montaño.

Tony is preceded in death by both his parents Elias and Juanita Quintana, his siblings Charlie, Helen, and Cecelia.

Cremation has been chosen. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements, to leave online condolences, thoughts and remembrances for Tony's family please visit www.RogersFunerals.com.