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Lou Ella Smith, age 60, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called home to be with our Heavenly Father and Savior, Thursday, June 24, 2004, while surrounded by her loving family. Lou Ella was born in Horten, KS, she was a recently residing in Rio Rancho with her children, and was formerly of Kiekapoo, KS. Lou Ella enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends; she was known as the "Bingo Expert", and if there was a garage sale going on, you could bet she'd be there. She will always be remembered has having a compassionate ear and heart to those you needed to bend an ear. Lou Ella is survived by her loving and caring husband, David Montoya; her wonderful children, Yolanda Montoya and husband Oscar Ayala, Jacob A. Montoya and Yolanda Lucero, and David K. Montoya and wife Amanda; seven precious grandchildren, Savannah, Amor, David III (Davey), Samantha, Karlee, Brittany (Brit), and Jacob Jr. (Wedo). She is also survived by her sisters, Judith Suina, Lena Belle Smith, Janet (Susie) Potto, Naomi Ruth Smith; her brothers, Roger P. Smith, Jr. and Roy H. Smith; numerous special nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members and friends. Lou Ella will be greatly missed by her loving family and by those who knew and loved her. Visitations will be Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca, NM; followed by a rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pena Blanca. Pallbearers will be Oscar Ayala, David (Davey) Montoya, III, Rudy Kanesta, Frankie Bransford, Jason Montoya, and Lenny Mares. Honorary bearers will be Joe Sam Ross, Vince Ross, Jacob (Wedo) Montoya, and Brittany (Brit) Ayala-Montoya. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
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