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Obituary for Montez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 24, 2001

Richarda (Ricki) Garcia-Montez 51, beloved and devoted mother and wife passed away on July 21, 2001. Ricki was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, she is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Richard Montes; two daughters, Kandace and Savannah Montes; one son, Derick Montes all of Albuquerque; mother and father, Richard and Kandy Garcia; three sisters, Lucille Maldonado, Gloria Giarratano, and Nadine Martinez all of Albuquerque; four brothers, Dan, Steve, Patrick, and Clarence Garcia all of Albuquerque. She worked at Sandia National Labs as an employee of L & M Technologies for a number of years. She was a friend and advocate of the deaf community. A rosary will be recited Tuesday July 24, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday July 25, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery located at 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Casket bearers will be Max Havelka, John Sanchez, Patrick Maldonado, Danny Garcia, Matthew Montes, and Ethan Zachary Montes. Honorary bearers will be Tony Maldonado and Adam Dealoe. Ricki requested that people wear bright clothing to these services in celebration of her life. Loved by many, cherished by family and friends, she will never be forgotten. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.


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