Elizabeth Quintana

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Elizabeth Quintana

March 29, 1925 ~ May 19, 2021

Elizabeth joined Heavenly Father and her husband Louis on May 19, 2021. She died after a long illness peacefully at home with loving family caring for her.  She was born on March 29, 1925 to Frank and Lillian Webber in Langtree, Devonshire, England.  She resided on a dairy farm until she met the love of her life and crossed the ocean to America and the desert of New Mexico.  She met Louis, an America GI stationed at the army hospital, at a Red Cross dance in Axminister, and began her journey as a World War II bride in 1945 and was married to Louis for 68 years.

Elizabeth embodied the spirit of caring throughout her life, taking in every stray cat and dog, and tenderly caring for children as a pediatric nurse for 20 years.  She retired early to care for her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, both with Alzheimer’s, and eventually caring for her husband, who also had Alzheimer’s.  She shared her passion for giving with Louis as both were members of the Knights of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and worked tirelessly for orphanages in the Holy Land.  

Elizabeth was a convert to Catholicism and had a deep devotion to the Eucharist and Sacred Heart.  She taught religious education for 20 years, sang in the choir and organized many fiestas at St. Anne and Ascension parishes in Albuquerque, N. M.  She joined her daughter and son-in-law 16 years ago in Herriman and was a member of St. Andrew Parish.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Goffaux; and was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers and son Robert.  Elizabeth is survived by grandchildren Julie Kirschman, Celeste Rosequist (Ron), Francis Burgeson (Brett) Paul Goffaux (Sherry), 28 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews in England.  

The family would like to thank Rocky Mountain Hospice for their care and support, especially John, Lori, Diana and Claudia; also, a big thank you to Frances and Celeste who helped with her care.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 27 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, where a vigil will begin at 7 p.m.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Salt Lake City. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.