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Obituary for MONTEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday June 01, 2008

Robert Montez, 80 years old, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008. He was born in San Antonito, NM and later resided in Albuquerque for several years. The family moved to Vallego, CA in 1967 where they resided for 41 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Tommie L., son, Christopher, parents, Merced and Lucarita Montez, brother, Manuel Montez, sisters, Lucinda Gutierrez and Georgia Juarez. He is survived by sons, Toby (Jocelyn), Stan (Kim Lloyd) and Ron (Isabel); grandsons, Greg, Gabriel and Dominic; granddaughters, Serena, Justina (Esteban Rodriguez), Ronda, Jade and Jerica; sisters Gloria Priebe, Mary Ann Croy (Art), Ginnie Mirabal, brother, Tino Montez (Lia) and many nieces and nephews. Robert was an Air Force veteran and retired civil service employee of Mare Island. He enjoyed his grandchildren and attended all of their sporting events. He was a devoted fan of the UNM Lobos' football and basketball teams. Services will be held on June 4, 2008 St. Basil's Catholic Church, Vallejo, CA. A mass intention will be held at the Mission Church in San Antonito, NM, June 22, 2008 8:00 am.