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Joseph E. (Joe), a life long resident of Bernalillo died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 27, 2004. He was born March 23, 1951. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Dolores Montoya; his children, Diane Montoya and Michael Montoya; his grandchildren, Breanna, Jovanna and Santiago, all of Bernalillo. He is also survived by his father, Joe Montoya; his sisters, Adela Dominguez and husband, George, Sally Baros and husband, Tony, all of Bernalillo, NM Julia Archibeque and husband, Elias of Algodones, NM, Emily Thompson and husband, David of West Virginia; brothers, Martin Montoya and Chris Lovato both of Bernalillo, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josefita Lovato and stepfather, Crespin Lovato. Joseph was employed by the Town of Bernalillo; he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Sandoval County Sheriffs Posse, Cabezon Water Association, and the Cabezon Cattle Growers Association. He was a former member of the Bernalillo Volunteer Fire Department and of the Coronado Little League. He graduated from Bernalillo High School in 1969. He loved horses and enjoyed working at his ranch in San Luis. He graciously opened his ranch home in San Luis to friends and family. Joe will be greatly missed by his loving family and his many, many friends. A rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Freddie Sanchez, James Montoya, Frank Garcia, Danny Benavidez, Tony Baros, George Dominguez, Leonard Prarie, David Dominguez, and Max Dominguez. Honorary bearers will be the members of the Sandoval County Sheriffs Posse. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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