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Onice Baca Montano went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Montano and her loving son, Louie Montano. Onice was born September 2, 1923 in Kelly, NM to Epimenio and Rebecca Baca. She was raised in Magdalena, NM and moved to Albuquerque in 1952. Onice worked hard all her life to provide for her eight children. She was an inspiration to all her family and friends. She truly epitomized "When the going gets tough, the tough gets going." She is survived by her children, Dorothy Montano, Tommy Montano and wife, Carmen, Nancy Montano, Donna Staruska, Joey Montano and wife, Rita, Charles Montano, Michelle Gendron and husband, David; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lena Chavez and husband, Eddie; dearest nephew, Joe Paez and wife, Linda; sisters-in-law, Clorinda Montano, Mela Montano; brothers-in-law, Eloy Sanchez, Santiago Carrillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church 5915 Bluewater Rd. NW. Her cousin, Noe Gonzales from San Antonio, TX will conduct the Service. A reception will follow after the service at the church hall. Onice will be laid to rest with her husband, Louis in Magdalena, NM on Saturday, April 1, 2006. The family gives its thanks to the caring staff at Presbyterian Hospice for their kindness and gentleness towards our mother during the final days of her life. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Presbyterian Hospital Unit, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. We were blessed that she was able to spend her last days in comfort and peace. Mom, we will never forget you! Look over us, keep us strong and we promise to take care of each other like you took care of us. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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