Rita C. Quintana, 77

Aug. 18, 2016

Rita Quintana, a 77-year-old Latina, was fatally stabbed Thursday, April 21, in the 2900 block of East 60th Place, in Huntington Park, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

About 11 p.m., Tomas Quintana, 84, called 911 after a struggle with his wife, saying he was not sure if his wife was still alive, according to a news release.

When Huntington Park police arrived, officers found a knife and Tomas Quintana, who was covered with blood, the release said. Rita Quintana was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:15 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Tomas Quintana was initially arrested on suspicion of murder, but six days later he was released after prosecutors requested more information before filing charges, according to a spokeswoman.

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Three reader comments

I still can't believe mama Rita is gone. She a dearly close friend of the family. My husband art and mama Rita grandson Tommy Quintana r childhood close friends like brothers,mama Rita see Tommy line his son she raised him . Don Tomas and mama Rita r so kind and giving helping the needy with out nothing in return. Both r one off a kind . It came to everyone shock to accept Don Tomas would due SUCH thing . Mama Rita was everything to Don Tomas . I still don't believe he did it or did it alone. God forgive Don Tomas if he did. Still now I talk to Don Tomas he is HEARTBROKEN I believe him . They both did not deserve this . Find justice I believe there more to this . Mama Rita I miss u and need of u . Thank u for being part of my life.
R.I.P
KATHY BARRAZA

— Kathy barraza Nov. 24, 2016 at 1:43 p.m.