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Obituary for Montoya


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday November 19, 1998

Angelina E. Montoya, 68, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1957 went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 16, 1998. She was born in Guadalupita, NM on June 4, 1930 to Enemario and Maria Porfiria Martinez. She is joining her beloved husband, Edumenio Montoya and daughter, Marlene in heaven. She left this life as she lived it, surrounded by her children. She is survived by her loving family, Rosemary Chavez and husband, Epi, Edumenio"Eddie" Montoya and wife, Helaine, Jerry Montoya and wife, Betty, Tommy Montoya and wife, Joyce, Gina Montoya-Varela and husband, Frank, Shirley Capener and husband, Steve, David Montoya and fiancee, Tami Chavez, all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her precious grandchildren, Caleb, Elisha, Joshua, Dara, Tanya, Angelo, Jolene, Francisco"Kiko", Angelique, Erica, Stephaine, Lawrence; and great-grandchild, Mario. Mrs. Montoya is also survived by her eldest brother, Frank Martinez and wife, Priscilla of Cheyenne, WY. Angelina lived life to the fullest to the very end. She was best known for her sense of humor and generous nature. She worked at K-Mart for 10 years and retired in 1996. Mrs. Montoya was also a very active member of St. Therese Church. She dearly will be missed and remembered by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. Visitations will be held today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary on corner of 8th and Stover. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 300 Mildred NW (on 4th Street, 2 blocks south of Candelaria). Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Epi Chavez, Frank Varela, Steve Capener, Caleb Montoya, Angelo Montoya and Joseph Garcia. The family would especially like to acknowledge the care and support from all the nurses and staff of Lovelace Hospice Care. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.


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