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Sam J. Montoya, age 52, of Santa Fe, died suddenly on Saturday, December 26, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eustaquio and Emily Montoya. Sam was born on June 8, 1946 in Santa Fe. He was a graduate of Santa Fe High School and in 1968 served with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. He received his Bachelor's degree from the College of Santa Fe and received his Master's degree in Business Administration from UNM. In 1992 he retired as the Deputy Director of P.E.R.A. Since October 1994 he was employed as an Assistant Vice President at 1st National Bank. He was a member of Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. He was also a member of the Fiesta Council, the Caballeros de Vargas and the Civitan Club. Sam took great interest and was very active in community affairs. Sam is survived by his loving children, Nicole Montoya and husband, Byron Campbell of Santa Fe and Christopher Montoya and wife, Ana of Albuquerque; the mother of his children, Patricia Montoya of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Rebecca Montoya and Gerard Herman Montoya; sisters, Theresa Herrera of Mansfield, TX and Emily Garcia of Lakewood, CA; brother, Michael Montoya and wife, Dorthea of Redondo Beach, CA; uncle, Ben Montoya and wife, Carmen of Pojoaque; aunts, Nellie Gonzales and Martha Mier and husband, Gilbert, all of Santa Fe; and special friend, Dolores Trujillo of Nambe. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 30, 7:30 p.m., at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 31, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
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