Half

Obituary for Montoya


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday August 17, 1999

Tommy R. Montoya, 36, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 14, 1999. Tommy was the beloved father of three daughters, Crystal Montoya, Sybil Montoya and boyfriend, Steven Coca, and Jessica Montoya; two sons, Jacob Francia and Tommy Montoya Jr. Tommy is also survived by his loving mother, Mary Jane Garcia and his loving father, Robert Montoya and wife, Shirley; five sisters, Annette Montoya and fiance, Victor Mendoza, Frances Montoya, Theresa Duran and boyfriend, Larry Montoya, Louise Valdez, Monica Garcia and Ceci Sedillo; three brothers, Danny Montoya, Ruben Garcia and John Anthony Gallegos; grandfather, Carlos Montoya; three grandchildren, Tiffany Montoya, Jeremy Coca and Shantia Montoya; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tommy was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SE, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Montoya and Carlos Montoya reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Moore, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Montoya, Victor Mendoza, John Anthony Gallegos, Ruben Garcia, Craig McLane and Erasmo Torrez. Honorary will be Gilbert Serna and Johnny Segura. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.