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Obituary for MONTOYA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday December 21, 2004

Sabino A. Montoya, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 19, 2004, while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife Lugardita Montoya; daughters, Beatrice Duran and Mary Ellen Montoya both of Albuquerque; five grandsons, George Pitts and wife Rose Anne, Nathan Duran and wife Elvira, Jerome Pitts, Matthew Lopez and wife JoAnn, and Andrew Trujillo and wife Charlotte; one granddaughter, Lynette Pitts; and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister-in-laws, Nena Montoya, Eva Weber, and Frances Garduno; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, Orlando Montoya in September 2004. Sabino retired after serving as Sandoval County Assessor for 23 years; as Councilman he had the privilege of turning on the first street lights in the Town of Bernalillo. Sabino will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be this evening from 5:30 p.m. till the time of the Rosary; which will be recited at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Final viewing will be Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo; where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nathan Duran, Martin Montoya, Dominic Montoya, Brian Pitts, Jeremy Pitts, and Jason Velarde. Honorary bearers will be Ruben Miera, Mike Gurule, Gasper Romero, Max Mondragon, Julian Garcia, George Taylor, Eusebio Duran, Tony Chavez and David Servin. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160