James

McQuoid

James Arthur McQouid (Jim), 66, of Devine, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026.

Jim was born in Rochester, New York, to Norman Stanley McQouid and Diana Gayle Rivers on July 21, 2960. He was raised in Irondequoit, New York, and went to Durand-Eastman School in his early years. After moving to Rochester, he went to East Jr/Sr High School and graduated in 1977. 

After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17. Jim spent several years in munitions (AMMO), then retained to an electronics field (crypto technician). His duty assignments were Andersen AFB, Guam, and Lackland AFB, Texas. Jim served nine years of active duty, then continued with 21 years in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG), retiring in 2009.

Jim went to college while in the military and Civil Service. He attended the Community College of Air Force (CCAF), San Antonio College (SAC), the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Southwest Texas State University (SWTSU), and Air Command and Staff College (ACSC). Jim earned three Associate's degrees, a Bachelor's degree, and two Master's degrees.

His electronics background served him well. Jim taught electronics at CBM Education Center and ITTTech in San Antonio, Texas. In 1999, he was hired by the Air Force to teach electronics at Lackland AFB. Jim worked up the Civil Service ladder and retired as a GS-13 flight chief in 2022.

Jim was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5192. He served many years as their treasurer.

He met his current wife, Maria DeJesus Moreno, on a Louisiana gambling trip. Together they spent many hours in casinos.. For entertainment purposes. Jim's hobbies included gambling, photography, coin collecting, target shooting, camping, and fishing. 

Jim is survived by his wife and three stepdaughters: Stephanie, Susie (Alberto), and Kiara (Francisco); and eleven grandchildren: Yasmine, Michael, Jason, Zachary, Brandon, Heaven, Eden, Elena, Alice, Sebastian, and Livia. Also, brothers: Norman, Thomas, Douglas, and Michael. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Diana (Gayle). 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. at Primrose Funeral Services of Devine. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with interment to follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangemnets are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.