Mary Virginia Quijano
March 02, 2014
Mary Virginia (Beltrame) Quijano was born May 15, 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa to Oswaldo and Margherita (Aita) Beltrame. Mary’s life revolved around her family. She was a very generous and civic minded person who actively contributed to the community and her family. Mary enjoyed celebrating the holidays with family, never forgetting a birthday or celebration. She lived in her home for 73 years and the family looked forward to her famous Sunday meals. Mary loved her grandchildren who helped to keep her youthful and energetic. She would have a weekly outing to lunch and the movies each Saturday and was an avid Iowa State Fair-goer. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and liked working puzzles and playing cards. Mary stayed active into her 90’s. She proudly graduated from high school at the age of 91 and also visited Italy the same year with her parish.
Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the age of 96.
She is survived by her children: Donald Quijano (Becky), Marquita Schmitz (David), Lupe Babcock (Lorence), Alec Quijano (Cindy), Donna Beattie, Barbara Decker (Larry Willis), and Dolores Leon (Fred); 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 72 years, Frank Quijano; infant son; and her siblings, Art Beltrame, Olga Carrara, and Rose Quijano.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014 with a 6:00 p.m. vigil service at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony’s Church or Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Phyllis,Terry,Dolores&Julie
03/06/2014
May God's love give you strength during your time of sorrow. Rest in Peace, Aunt Mary.
Cindy Stahl
03/06/2014
Donna & Mark,
I am sorry to hear about your Mother ( Gr Mother) passing. She was always a very nice lady to me. You both are in my thoughts and prayers , remember all the good times and she will always be with you.
Mickey Ellis
03/06/2014
Please accept my sympathy in your time of sadness.
Mickey Ellis
Elizabeth and Isaac Chivers
03/05/2014
We were very sad to hear about Great Aunt Mary. Regrettably, we will not be able to make it back to Iowa. Please know that everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry @ Loretta Carnes Family
03/05/2014
Were so sorry to hear about our aunt Mary's passing and always wll remember the memories of all the good times we had with all the families.
Dick & Karen Shaffer
03/05/2014
Donna, Mark & Family,
We just learned of the passing of your mother. She was a very nice lady. Please accept our sincere sympathy.We know memories of all your family gatherings will bring you comfort.
Vonnie Jobe
03/05/2014
Lupe, Barbara & Larry and Mary's other loved ones, I send my sympathy to all of you. How blessed you all have been to have your Mom with you all these years. What a wonderful lady. All your memories of her will bring you comfort.
Jane Beebe
03/05/2014
Barbara: I am deeply sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Lou Van Daele
03/05/2014
Barbara and Larry,
Thinking about you during these sad times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judi & Nokey
03/05/2014
May the many memories you shared get you through this difficult time. Keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers.
Alan Mireles
03/04/2014
I am so deeply sorry to hear the passing of Mary. Thinking about the family during this time of sorrow. Quijano family, you're in my prayers.