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Obituary for MONTOYA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 07, 2008

Emily T. Montoya, 83, passed away November 28, 2008 peacefully at home after a long illness. Emily was born San Marcial, New Mexico on May 5, 1925. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard; her parents Isabel and Abelino Torres; and her sister, Virginia Forte. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth and husband, John Saavedra; son, Paul and wife Bonnie Montoya; son, Charles T. Montoya; her grandchildren, Christopher Saavedra, Alicia Saavedra-Ortiz; great-grandchildren, Anna and Ashley; her sisters, Esther Armijo, Rosalie England and Julie McDermott. Emily worked and retired after 20 years from the Albuquerque Publishing Company. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover SW. A private family interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Please visit our online guestbook for Emily at RememberTheirStory.com. French University at 1111 University Blvd NE in charge of arrangements.