Carmen Quinn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carmen Rosas Quinn, a resident of Socorro, NM, was called home on June 1, 2022. She lived and celebrated her 100th birthday on December 28, 2021. She was born in Phoenix, AZ to Romolo Rosas and Cecilia Vasquez Rosas. The combination of inheriting good genes, working hard, and staying active were factors for Carmen living a long and good life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Romolo and Cecilia Rosas; husband, Harold L. Quinn; son, Ronald (Ronnie) Quinn; and siblings, Angel Hernandez, David and Benjamin Rosas, Raul Montez, Margaret Rose Sapien, and Hope Montez Ramirez. Carmen is survived by her son, Richard Quinn, and his children, Catalina, Dominique, and Matthew; daughter-in-law, Maria Quinn; Ronnie’s children, Jordan, Devin, and Arnette; daughter-in-law, Cindy Quinn; three great grandchildren, Malaki Valdez, and Mila and Mayrose Lopez; as well as family members, nieces and nephews and life-long friends. Carmen and Harold got married in August of 1955 in California. They lived there until they moved to Deming, NM in 1966. They worked in the retail business and bought the Rosco Store in Socorro, NM. They then went on to purchase Brownbilt’s Shoes and Western Wear. The Quinn’s always had a special bond of loyalty with their customers, and Carmen and Harold were willing to do whatever they could to help meet the needs of the individuals and families they worked with. The Quinn’s called other local business owners “friends,” and were proud to have dedicated and hardworking employees help their business be successful. Carmen was definitely a city girl and had a unique style of her own. She incorporated western wear attire into her daily appearance and adapted her own look with local handmade Native American jewelry. Carmen loved getting her “hair done” and looked forward to taking her “lunch break” with her husband every day. Carmen looked forward to spending vacation time and summers with family in California. She was raised by her “Tia” Mary Hernandez in Fontana. Carmen shared a special bond with her Tia and her siblings. She shared stories of working in the orange groves, to winning dance contests and dancing the “jitterbug” to good old rock n’ roll with her brothers. Carmen would be described as a patient and graceful woman. She liked to sew, enjoyed going to casinos, and cheering for the UNM Lobos and the LA Dodgers. On Sundays, she would watch golf on TV with her husband and really enjoyed watching professional basketball. Carmen never spoke poorly of anyone and was a very intuitive woman. She brought her family and friends smiles, laughter and love, they feel extremely blessed that she was given 100 years. Carmen will be missed and her family thanks you for being a part of her life. Please sign Carmen’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.

Carmen Quinn

December 28, 1921 - June 1, 2022