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Edward Quintanilla, 59, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL.
He was born August 13, 1961, in Aurora, IL; the son of the late Elias and Francisca (Cantu) Quintanilla.
Edward worked many years for Deans. He enjoyed watching baseball and loved having a good time with family and friends. Edward served in the United States Army Infantry Division.
Survivors include his children Diana Quintanilla, and Kelly Quintanilla; grandchildren Luis Quintanilla, and Harvey Quintanilla; siblings Minnie Huizar, and Elias Quintanilla.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Nancy Ortega Quintanilla; and three sisters Sylvia, Mary and Emma.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner Street, Harvard, IL 60033. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Capron Cemetery, Capron, IL.
Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.saundersmcfarlin.net.
For more information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400.
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