Vladimir “Vladie“ de los Santos Quirante
Vladimir “Vladie “ de los Santos Quirante, peacefully entered eternal rest on March 18, 2026. Vladie was born on December 2, 1934 to Jose Mendoza Quirante & Filomena Mercado de los Santos and raised in Manila, Philippines. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
Vladie graduated with a B. S. in Foreign Service from the University of the Philippines, where he met his wife of 61+ years. In 1969 he emigrated to the U.S., starting out in Detroit MI. After moving to Port Arthur TX in 1975, he worked at the Texas Gulf Oil Refinery and retired in 1989. Vladie was an avid bowler and helped organize the Mid-County Mixed Bowling League in 1982, which continued until 2020. He was a true lover of nature, producing beautiful landscapes around the house, especially during his younger days. His life’s greatest pride was his family of 4 children, 14 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren.
Vladie is survived by his loving wife, Rosario (Rose/Charito) Elefano Quirante; daughters Maria (Mitch) Ressler (Ryan, Rachel, Megan) and Elizabeth Quirante (Elison); and sons, Christopher (Jeline) Quirante (Braeden & Maisie: Annalee, Stella, Benjamin; Tyler; Jaron & Hayley: Wren; Chriseline & TJ Neyman) and Frederick (Alicia) Quirante (Ashlen & Joey Wright: Rosalie,Tytan, Maximus, Rome, Jagger; Remington & Brenda: Arianna, Kingston, Kayman; Vladimir Cutler & Alyssa: Steele, Skylar, Sophia; F. Montana & Nicole: Covey, Kaplan, Ace; Maverick & Katarina: Isla; B. Bridger & Rhoni: Kessler); and a host of friends and family, especially nieces & nephews he used to babysit.
The family is grateful for all your well wishes, thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers and in remembrance, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or any U.S. veterans organization.
Vladie is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland, Texas. A Rosary for Vladie will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with a gathering of his family and friends to follow until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Broussard’s Mortuary, 505 N 12th St, Nederland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St. Charles, 130 Hardy Ave, Nederland, with his interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- March 31, 2026
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- March 31, 2026
- 5:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
- 211, Hardy Ave, Nederland, TX, 77627,
- April 1, 2026
- 10:00 am
Interment
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098, Highway 69 N, Nederland, TX, 77627,
We were heartbroken to hear about Vladi. I know how much he meant to you. Thinking of you during this incredibly difficult time.
Rely, Omar, Jared and Vincent
Dear Elizabeth, Elison, Mrs. Quirante and family,
My heart and my prayers go out to you in your time of loss. May he rest peacefully until you are reunited.
All my Love,
Kathleen Bynum
Dear Aunty Charito:
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Eric Cabrera, Monica and Brooke Burg
Dear Charito and Family,
Deeply sorry to hear of Vladie’s passing.
Our Lord called him to rest in a beautiful place with him as we all hope some day.
Sending our love and prayers,
Sonia and Family
Hi Vladie, we wish you goodbye and peaceful journey wherever you are going. We had so much fun bowling down those 10 pesky pins we forgot that we did that for 38 years. If not for Covid, we could be still be rolling those balls, with or without follow through. We also had memorable moments going fishing in Sabine lake and hunting in west Texas.
Gritz and I extend our condolences to Charito and to the rest of your family.
May you rest in eternal peace.
Resty and Gritz Baluyot
Dear Rose and Family,
Please accept my sincere prayers and condolences. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Kevin L. Badeaux
Tito Mir, you are gone…but thank you for all the love and discipline, you have given me…while I’m growing up. Forever, I will treasure it in my heart and mind. I love you, Tito Mir.
~ Jennifer Novero
“Tito Mir, you are gone…but thank you for all the love and discipline, you have given me…while I’m growing up. Forever, I will treasure it in my heart and mind. I love you, Tito Mir”