Noel G. Quiroga

May 30, 1952 - July 25, 2015

On the afternoon of July 25, 2015, Noel Quiroga, Sr. ("Papa"), passed away with his family at his side. Noel was born on May 30, 1952, in Sandias, Durango, Mexico, to Abel and Rafaela Quiroga. In his early years, he immigrated to the United States arriving in Sacramento, CA., where he lived with his parents and siblings for a couple of years before moving to Santa Barbara and making it his home. He attended SB Jr. High School and SBHS. In 1974, he married Yolanda and together they had three children.Noel was a man of calm demeanor. He consistently kept a positive outlook in life and was known as a friendly and giving person who was always in a good mood. He showed great vigor, pride, and courage throughout his life and these qualities were never more apparent then his courageous battle with cancer for the past four years, all the while staying positive, never giving up, and fighting until the end.Noel was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Rafaela Quiroga, and his brother Armando Quiroga. Noel is survived by his wife of 40 years, Yolanda; his children, Noel Jr., Claudia, and Elisabet (Chuy); his 2 grandsons, Christian and Matteo; siblings, Rafael (Consuelo); Miguel (Luz); Lupe (Rodney) and Rosa; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.The family would like to thank all the staff of Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara.Viewing will be held Thursday, July 30, 3-5 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 E. Sola St. in Santa Barbara. Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mass will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m with the burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave., in Santa Barbara. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newspress/obituary.aspx?n=noel-quiroga&pid=175397481&fhid=28909#sthash.04ToXIFH.dpuf