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Barbara A. Montoya, age 63, was born to the late Alejandro "Alex" and Gabriella "Lela" Pacheco-Santillanez in Albuquerque, NM. Barbara passed away suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2009. Barbara is a member of Holy Family Parish in Albuquerque. She retired as a registered nurse at Presbyterian Hospital after 41 years of outstanding service. Barbara enjoyed arts and crafts, crossword puzzles, face book, and clipping coupons. She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, Juan U. and Vivianita P. Montoya; and youngest son, Matthew Montoya. Barbara is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 43 years, Percy Montoya; two sons, Paul Thurston and wife, Marilyn of New York, NY; Michael Montoya and wife, Brenda of Belen, NM and Michelle Aragon and husband, Steve of Albuquerque; five loving grandchildren, Theresa and Korey Robles, Adrian Montoya, Richard and Eva Thurston; two aunts, Finita Santillanez and Lola Nieto; brother-in-law, Richard Montoya; two sisters-in-law, Tillie Gutierrez and Irene Montoya; several cousins, who she considered as brothers and sisters and many close friends she met while working as a nurse. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, beginning with a visitation on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Schultz and Father Francis Bijoy presiding. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Sign Barbara's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. (505) 864-8501
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