Elias Arvizu Quinones Obituary (1940 - 2017)

Elias A. Quinones (Pancho) Elias A. Quinones passed away on January 11, 2017 in Ogden, Utah. He was born February 11, 1940 in El Paso, Texas to Daniel and Elizebeth Arvizu Quinones. Pancho attended schools in Juarez Mexico and El Paso Texas. He was a Baptist. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam War from 1960 to 1967. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 25 years. Pancho married Millie Vigil in Riverdale, Utah on October 20, 1972. He enjoyed watching movies with his wife, walking his dog Roxy and being with his family especially his grandkids and great grandkids. He loved to watch and talk about soccer with his son Dan. Pancho was our "Mr. Fix-It". A friend to all; a stranger to no one. He had a great sense of humor and his love for his family is evident as he had nicknames for all. Pancho's story-telling goes unmatched and his family will treasure these stories for a lifetime. Pancho is survived by his wife of 44 years, Millie; sons, Daniel F. (Trina) Quinones and Stephen (Barbara) Alire; daughters, Lisa Alire (Angelo Garcia) and Lorie Castillo; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; also, his siblings, Margarita Flores, Irma Urias, David Quinones, Saul Quinones, Raymond Quinones and Daniel Quinones. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Thanks to Stephene Strong and staff of First Choice Hospice, Jean, Spencer, Parker and Wayne. A Special Thanks to his grandson Daniel for being there and helping his grandpa when he needed it the most. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Per Pancho's wishes he will be cremated. ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 January 15, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM