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Antonio "Tony" Montoya, age 74 our beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 30, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeff Montoya and an infant son. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Anne Montoya of Pena Blanca, NM; his children, Kathleen Montoya and husband Richie DeCesare of Rio Rancho, NM, Angela Abate and husband Stephen of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren, Elyse Calderon and husband Jose, Vanessa Gabaldon, Alexa Abate and Nicholas Montoya Abate; great-grandchildren, Haley Calderon and Lea Calderon. He is also survived by his sister Ameila "Molly" Andrews and husband William. Antonio was born in his home of Pena Blanca on June 13, 1932. He was a graduate of Northern New Mexico Normal School where he was affectingly known as "Steady". Upon graduation, Antonio honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Newport and USS Randolph. He was a lifelong resident of Pena Blanca where he was a successful rancher and businessman. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. A Rosary will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400
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