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Vanessa Quintero
Barajas
Feb 9, 1987 — Jun 15, 2026
O'Neill
Spanish
La misa de funeral de Vanessa Quintero Barajas, de 39 años y residente de O'Neill, se celebrará el sábado 27 de junio de 2026 a las 10:30 a. m. en la iglesia católica St. Patrick de O'Neill. El velatorio tendrá lugar el viernes 26 de junio de 2026, de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m., en la funeraria Biglin's Mortuary de O'Neill, seguido del rezo del rosario parroquial a las 7:00 p. m. La inhumación de las cenizas se realizará posteriormente en México. Vanessa falleció el lunes 15 de junio de 2026 en el centro médico Nebraska Medicine de Omaha, tras una larga batalla contra el cáncer. Los servicios funerarios están a cargo de Biglin's Mortuary, en O'Neill.
Jesus Vanessa Quintero Barajas nació el 9 de febrero de 1987 en Nogales, Sonora, México, hija de Mauricio Quintero y Graciela Barajas. Se mudó a los Estados Unidos en 2015, donde conoció a Ramon Lopez Simental mientras ambos trabajaban para Herd Co. Tuvieron dos hijos, Emily y Matteo. Durante su embarazo de Matteo, los médicos descubrieron que padecía cáncer.
Le gustaba la repostería, la música y el baile, pero sobre todo estar con su familia. Le encantaba enseñar a sus hijos a escribir y colorear, así como cantarles y cantar con ellos. La maternidad le resultaba algo natural; se dedicó en cuerpo y alma a sus hijos, creando un hogar lleno de amor, risas y apoyo. Vanessa también disfrutaba viajar a California para visitar a su familia y pasar tiempo con sus sobrinos, a quienes quería como si fueran propios. Su generosidad y compromiso con los demás eran inigualables; era alguien en quien sus seres queridos siempre podían confiar. Sin importar las dificultades que enfrentara, nunca se rindió y luchó con gran valentía hasta sus últimos momentos, sin perder jamás la esperanza. Su fortaleza es inspiradora y admirable. La belleza radiante de Vanessa iba mucho más allá de lo físico; se reflejaba en su bondad, generosidad y espíritu amoroso, iluminando la vida de su familia, amigos y de todos aquellos que tuvieron la fortuna de conocerla. Aunque el tiempo que Vanessa compartió con nosotros fue demasiado breve, su hermoso espíritu, su amor incondicional y los preciados recuerdos que dejó perdurarán para siempre en los corazones de su familia y amigos.
A Vanessa le sobreviven su pareja, Ramone Lopez Simental; sus dos hijos, Emily y Matteo Quintero; sus padres, Mauricio y Graciela Barajas; cuatro hermanos; una hermana; y muchos sobrinos, especialmente Eduardo (Alexis) Quintero, Paola Quintero, David Quintero y Diego Quintero.
English
A Funeral Mass for Vanessa Quintero Barajas, age 39, of O'Neill will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm Parish Rosary. Inurnment will be at a later date in Mexico. Vanessa passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.
Jesus Vanessa Quintero Barajas was born February 9, 1987 to Mauricio Quintero and Graciela Barajas in Nogales Sonora, Mexico. She moved to the United States in 2015, where she met Ramon Lopez Simental while they both working for Herd Co. They had two children, Emily and Matteo. While she was pregnant with Matteo, Doctors discovered she had cancer.
She enjoyed baking, music, and dancing but most of all being with her family. She loved to teach her children how to write, color and loved sing to them and with them. Motherhood came naturally to her; she devoted herself wholeheartedly to her children, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and support. Vanessa also enjoyed traveling to California to see her family there. She also enjoyed spending time with nieces and nephew that she loved as her own. Her generosity and commitment to others were unmatched, and she was someone her loved ones could always depend on. No matter what she was going through she never gave up and fought so hard even in her last moments, she never lost hope. Her strength is inspiring and remarkable. Vanessa's radiant beauty extended far beyond appearance; it shone through her kindness, generosity, and loving spirit, illuminating the lives of family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Though Vanessa's time with us was far too short, her beautiful spirit, unwavering love, and treasured memories will live on forever in the hearts of her family, friends.
Vanessa is survived by her significant other, Ramon Lopez Simental; two children, Emily and Matteo Quintero; her parents, Mauricio and Graciela Barajas; four brothers; one sister; many nieces and nephews, especially Eduardo (Alexis) Quintero, Paola Quintero, David Quintero, and Diego Quintero.
Friday
Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday
Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill
Starts at 7:00 pm
Saturday
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill
10:30 - 11:30 am
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