Kiera Breanne "KiKi" Quintana
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6A Obituary - July 18, 2017
Kiera Breanne Quintana,
was taken from this earth
tragically in the early morning
hours on July 15, 2017. Kiera
was a daughter, sister, niece,
aunt, cousin, and good friend
to so many. It is our hope that
family and friends are
comforted in knowing that
Kiera is now eternally resting with her Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
Our sweet Kiera Breanne Quintana, was born on June 1, 2000,
at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. From a young
age, Keira "KiKi" was passionate about many things. She
developed a natural love and talent for music and dance of all
kinds. Her dedication to dance and music was reflected in many
ways during her short 17 years here on earth and has left an
impact on many who knew her.
KiKi was an involved student at Palisade High School, as a
member of the Band, Cheerleading, and Express All-Stars Cheer
and Dance. She spent many long hours practicing cheer and
dance, and with her instruments ranging from the piano,
marimba, trumpet, keyboard, and guitar, just to name a few.
One of KiKi’s favorite things to do was spend time playing and
singing old country music from the 50’s and 60’s with one of
her best friends (her father, Mike Quintana). Kiki would have
been a senior this coming school year and was looking forward
to spending time with her friends and family, as well as
graduating high school and pursuing her hope of joining the
United States military, more specifically the Army Band.
Undoubtedly, Kiki would have moved forward with her dreams,
inspiring and caring for those around her.
If you were to ask someone to describe who KiKi was to them,
they would say she was sweet and kind, thoughtful, had an old
soul, a contagious smile, a servant’s heart, loved her family,
loved others with ease, was passionate about music and dance,
adventurous, uplifting, dependable, and above all, was a great
example of how to treat and care for others with grace and
compassion. Kiki danced through life so gracefully, always
keeping a smile on her face regardless of the circumstances.
Kiki’s love for life and Christ-like character has left a mark on
all of those who have known her and will continue to impress
upon people even though she is no longer with us. Our lovely
Kiki will be deeply missed by all. Those that had the
opportunity of knowing and loving her will feel a loss that
cannot be filled. However, we believe the selfless love of Kiki’s
heart will live on in our hearts and memories.
Kiera Breanne Quintana is survived by her father and mother,
Mike and Karen Quintana; grandparents, Betty and Bill
Chamberlain, and Gabriela Meastas; siblings, Megan (Alex)
Gallegos, Zachary Quintana, Jake Quintana, Erika (Mario)
Gutierrez, Alicia Quintana, Cody Quintana, Kyla (Chance)
Sheldon, Joe Gerhardt, and John Gerhard, and many living
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in
death by grandfather, Miguel V. Quintana, and niece, Georgia
Michelle Quintana.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 19, from 4 – 7:00 p.m. at
Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, with a Rosary following at 7:00 p.m.
Services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on
Thursday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at Orchard
Mesa Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Palisade High School
Marching Band, 3679 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526.
