Sandra & Osvaldo "Ozzy" Quiles Obituary (1933

Osvaldo (Ozzy) Vargas Quiles Ozzy was born on August 5, 1933, in the small town of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. He was the eighth child born to Ramundo Quiles and Maria Vargas. As the eighth of twelve children (his siblings were Juan, Chely, Jelita, Miguel, Anastacio, Anna, Tita, Milagro, Juanita, Leonides, and Ramon), Ozzy was loved by his brothers and sisters, and he cherished all of his siblings. At the age of 19, Ozzy enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was deployed to Panama for his entire enlistment. When his military commitment concluded, he made his way to the East Coast, where several of his brothers and sisters resided. Sandra Justo Quiles Sandra was born on April 15, 1938, in the small town of Puerto Padre, in the province of Las Tunas, Cuba. She was the youngest daughter of Antonio Justo and Candida Hernandez Justo. As the youngest of eleven children (her siblings were Anna, Rosa, Antonio, Raul, Francisco, Orlando, Ramon, Alberto, Ismael, and Manuel), Sandra was cherished and doted upon by her brothers and sisters. At the age of 19, seeking better economic opportunities, Sandra made the brave decision to immigrate to the United States. Encouraged by her family and a friend who was already living there, Sandra arrived in Stamford, Connecticut, on May 1, 1958. Unbeknownst to Sandra and the rest of the world, within a year, Cuba would fall under the rule of the communist dictator Fidel Castro, making it nearly impossible to return to her homeland for decades to come. Shortly after settling in Stamford, Sandra met Ozzy. Six months later, on November 29, 1958, Sandra and Ozzy were married, beginning a union that would last for 65 years, 8 months, and 13 days. Over the next two years, Sandra and Ozzy welcomed two sons into their lives: Chris, born in 1959, and Edward, born in 1961. In those early years, Sandra and Ozzy faced and overcame many challenges as they worked tirelessly to provide for their young family. Their overriding goal was to create a better life for their children. Sandra became a naturalized U.S. citizen on October 15, 1965, marking a significant milestone in her journey. In December of 1968, their third son, Richard, was born. By January 1970, through perseverance, frugality, and hard work, the family was able to leave Stamford and move to upstate Connecticut, where they purchased their first home, aiming to provide a higher quality of life for their children. In 1977, Sandra and Ozzy moved to Missouri, where they purchased 40 acres of land and built a new home. They always aspired to create a nurturing environment for their children--a place where their family could thrive, surrounded by nature. They envisioned a home with ample space, where they could pursue their passions for growing food and caring for farm animals. Their dedication to building a better life for their loved ones was a testament to their enduring love and commitment. Sandra and Ozzy lived in Missouri for over 22 years. During this time, their children grew up, moved away, married, had children, and began careers of their own. After retiring in 1999, Sandra and Ozzy decided to move to Washington State to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They purchased five acres in Wilkeson, WA, built a new home, and settled into retirement. There, they enjoyed the wildlife, the beauty of their surroundings, and spending precious time with their children and grandchildren. For nearly 25 years, Sandra and Ozzy cherished their lives on their Washington homestead. In 2024, it became clear that Sandra and Ozzy could no longer care for themselves or their home. They moved to an assisted living facility in Enumclaw, WA, where they spent their remaining days together, enjoying meals and quiet time, as they had for nearly 66 years. On August 11, 2024, Sandra was called home by the Lord. She passed peacefully at 9:22pm, with family members by her side. Nearly two weeks later, on August 24, 2024 at 6:50am, Ozzy was also called home by the Lord. Ozzy and Sandra are survived by their three sons, many grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and numerous family members on the East Coast, in Puerto Rico, and in Cuba.