QUINTERO, Gus Augustine

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 06/08/2004 Gus Augustine Quintero, Sr., 77, died June 1, 2004 in Whiteriver. He was born in Cedar Creek and spent his entire life in that area, except for the years he served two years in the US Army. His duties included Engineer Corps Basic Training, Kitchen Helper, Base Maintenance man, and Cook. Gus worked as a truck driver for the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Gus loved to rodeo, herding cattle, hunting and fishing. In recent years Guy loved watching his grandchildren be involved in various sports. Gus was a traditional person and held on to the Apache customs. He belonged to the Eagle Clan, Born into the Bear Clan. His family will always miss having him near by. He will be remembered by many. Gus is survived by is his wife, Violet Quintero; daughters, Bernaleen Titla, Kathy Antonio, Rozee Quintero, Ronda Quintero, Joleen Quintero; son, Timo Quintero, Gus Quintero, Jr., Patrick Quintero; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters, Louise Fall, June Hopper; brother, Jesse Quintero, Jr.; God Daughters, Shannon Tortice, Debbie Chase, Miriam Alsenay, Darilyn Burnette, Jeri Quintero; God Son, Dorian Titla; brother-in-law, Leo Fall, Sr.; son-in-law, Richardson Antonio; daughter-in-laws, Rebecca Quintero, Jan V. Quintero; sister-in-law, Alice Quintero. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Ella Altaha Quintero; brothers, Juan, Wallace, Canyon and Howard Quintero. Funeral Services were Monday, June 7, 2004 at the Chief Alchesay Activity Center in Whiteriver. A wake was held Sunday in Whiteriver. Interment will be in the Red Hill Cemetery in Cedar Creek. See www.owensmortuary.com to sign an online guest book or to leave condolences for the family.