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Benny A. Montoya, 89, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Thursday, August 8, 2002. He is survived by his son, Joe Bernard Montoya and wife, Mercie of Orlando, FL; daughters, Bernice Archuleta and husband, Mel of El Rito, NM and Marcie Espinoza and husband, Bill of Salt Lake City, UT; son, Don Montoya and wife, Irene of Albuquerque; daughter Linda of Alabama; son, Rey Montoya and wife, Terri of Las Vegas, NV; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Louie Montoya; and sister, Clara Jaramillo and husband, Sam and companion, Maria Socorro Fernandez, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Montoya was preceded in death by his wife, Odilia Montoya; son, Donaciano Montoya; grandson, Grant Montoya; granddaughters, Natile Pacifico and Darlene Baca; and great-granddaughter, Yvonne Baca. He was born in Estancia and raised in Madrid. Mr. Montoya worked as a coal miner in Madrid, a janitor at the Kimo Theater and as a farmer, and as a roofer before working for the state. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9502 N. 4th Street, Alameda. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Alfonso Montoya, Stephen Edmiston, Andres Montoya, Phillip Montoya, Mauricio Rodriguez and Ricky Jojola. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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