Elias

Quezada

Elias "Pops" Quezada born on May 19,1971 in Hollister, CA to Aurora Orabuena and Elias Quezada peacefully passed away in Salinas CA on April 9, 2024. Elias was a resident of Hollister and attended Sunnyslope Elementary, RO Hardin, Rancho San Justo, San Benito High and San Andreas. Pops was always the life of the party from singing karaoke, to making those around him laugh. He loved to be surrounded by those he cared for, you could find him at the truck pulls, doing donuts at the Costa Dairy, hanging out with the Top Hatters or supporting Next Level Baseball. Near or far he was always there. Although Pops didn't have children, he had many godchildren and was a father figure to many. While at Windsor he kept his lively spirit by making sure he made the staff laugh and kept snacks for them in his room. Whether he was racing down the street or lighting the neighbors tree and moms car on fire on the 4 th of July, Pops always left his mark. He will be greatly missed by all.

Pops is survived by his mother, Aurora Orabuena, his brothers Joseph Orozco, Cervelio Quezada, Honorio Quezada, his sisters Dorothy Orabuena West, Jo Ann Orabuena, Carla Vargas (Orlando Dorado), Bertha Quezada, Hortencia Quezada, Leticia Quezada, Veronica Quezada and Susana Quezada. Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Elias Quezada. His sisters Laura
Tijerina, Armida Quezada, and brothers Jerry Orabuena, and David Vargas.

There will be a reception at Vet's Park immediately following the Mass.