|
Rumalda "Rumie" Elvira Montoya, 84 years young, left this world to join Our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Rumalda was born in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, on August, 28, 1924, the daughter of Fidel and Elvira Torres. After graduation from Taos High School, Rumalda relocated to San Francisco, California during WWII to aid in the war effort by working for a U.S. defense contractor in the naval shipyards. She subsequently moved back to New Mexico and met her husband of 31 years, Ben Montoya. Rumalda and Ben raised their family of four children in Albuquerque, NM and Austin, TX until 1971 when they moved to Arlington, Texas. Rumalda and Ben divorced in 1975 and she continued to reside in Arlington for the last 34 years. She recently returned to Albuquerque to live with her two daughters and extended family members. Known for her exuberant approach to life she surrounded herself with the love of close friends and family, all of whom appreciated and reveled in her joy of life. Of all those who knew and cared for her, Rumalda will be especially missed by her children whom she loved with a tireless energy and spirit. Rumalda is survived by daughter, Dorothy Sisneros and husband, Art Sisneros; son, Ruben Montoya and wife, Patty Montoya; and daughter, Rita Montoya; grandchildren, Jeff Avila, Christopher Avila, Robert Montoya, and Angela Montoya; great-grandchildren, Dilon Avila, Mikel Avila, and Eva Christine Avila; brothers, Fidel Torres and wife Virginia, Gilbert Torres, Frank Torres and wife, Cecelia, Carpio Torres and wife Becky, Joseph Torres and wife, Priscilla, John Torres; sisters, Loyola Montoya and husband, Horacio H. Montoya and Anita Montoya and husband, Arthur Montoya. Rumalda was preceded in death by her son, Benny Montoya, sister Lourdes Maes, sister Barbara Merhege and her former husband Ben Montoya. Rumalda worked as a very successful Insurance Agent for Metropolitan Insurance Co until she retired in 1990. After retirement, Rumalda spent her time gardening, painting, spending time with friends and was a devoted Dallas Cowboy fan. Rosary will be held Sunday, July 12, 2009, 4:00 p.m., at French, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be held Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family would like to thank their family and friends for their love and support. Please visit our online guestbook for Rumie at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
|
