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Obituary for Montoya


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday June 30, 2000

Joe F. Montoya, 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ursula Montoya of the family home; daughters, Vivian Gonzales and husband, Robert and Beatrice Conner, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Marlena Gonzales, Christina Jo Gonzales, and Samantha Conner; grandson, Michael Joe Conner; sister, Estella Peña of Springer, NM; brothers, Ruben Vigil and wife, Crusita; Gilbert Montoya, and Fred Montoya and wife, Delores, all of Taos, NM; sisters-in-law, Cedilia Montoya, Priscilla Montoya, and Pauline Wilson, who he thought of like a daughter. Mr. Montoya was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. He loved to fish and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial service and rosary will be held Saturday, July 1, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Deacon James Baca officiating.