SANDRA QUINTANA MARTINEZ, 43, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernie Quintana; father of her son, Eric Bustos, Sr. She had an awesome personality and was always laughing and joking around. She was also a very loving and caring person. She would always be energetic and wanting to take trips. Sandra’s vibrant personality was one that everyone wanted to be around. Her laugh was contagious and everyone that she encountered couldn’t help but laugh at her jokes. She is remembered especially for her warm heart that she had for others, herself and her family. A smile that lit up a room. Ms. Martinez is survived by her beloved mother, Roseabell Quintana of Truchas; son, Eric Bustos, Jr. and companion Miranda; daughter, Lakeisha Martinez of Ojo Sarco; brothers and sister, Adam and Rebecca Quintana, Sidney and Karen Quintana and Geneva and Jason Cisneros companion Carlos Quintana and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Truchas with the Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at immediately after at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at the San Miguel Catholic Cemetery in Truchas. The family of Sandra Quintana Martinez has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.