Obituary of Pete Quintero, Sr.

Our beloved Pete Quintero, Sr., age 76, was called to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 25, 2023.  He passed way peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.  Pete was preceded in death by his son, Steven Quintero; his father, Raul Quintero, Sr.; his siblings, Raul Quintero, Jr., Jose Quintero, Armando Quintero, Refugio Quintero, and Adela Quintero, and his brothers-in-law, Paul Thagard, Theodore Lawson, and Ray Luna.

Pete proudly served our country as a member of the United State Marine Corp, Army National Guard, and Air Force Reserves.

Pete is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janie Lugo Quintero; his mother, Margarita Quintero; his son, Pete Quintero, Jr.; his treasured grandchildren, Joshua Quintero, Madeline Quintero, and Shannon Quintero; his siblings, Leonarda Thagard, Maggie Quintero Lawon, Tilly Luna, Alda Correa (Elezar), Toribio Quintero, and Mario Quintero, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.

Honored Pallbearers will be representing United States Marine Corp, Jesse Palacios and Ram Campos; representing United States Army, George Sanchez, Chris Sanchez and Benny Aleman (honorary), and representing the United States Air Force, Fred Lafuente and Tony Ortega.

Due to restrictions at Fort Sam National Cemetery, the family request no floral arrangements be sent. In honor of Pete, please donate to any veteran's organization of your choice. Pete would see no greater gift than such a donation.

Food and Fellowship will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Mission Funeral Home Serenity Hall, 6204 S. First St., Austin, Texas.

A Celebration of Life will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Mission Funeral Home - South Side, 6204 S. First St., Austin, Texas.

Services will be live-streamed to allow those unable to attend to participate.  Follow link to Facebook Live Mission - South Side

Pete will be laid to rest at 10:00 a.m. on  Monday, December 4, 2023 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, Texas.