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A. Viola, 64, passed away in her own home under hospice care on Friday, April 8, 2011. She was suffering from a lung cancer diagnosis as of August 2010. She lived a healthy life and never smoked or drank. She met her destiny here on earth and is now with our Heavenly Father above. Viola is survived by her husband of 39 years Darrell Barela; two daughters, Antionette Lopez and husband Eric, grandchildren Valerie and Joshua; and, Roxanne Barela and fiancE Benny Baca, grandchildren Fabian, Angelica, and a newborn baby girl expected around May 8th (Mother's Day). Viola is survived by her mother, Delmiria Montoya of Truchas. Her father, Nabor Montoya, died in May 2002. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Connie Baca of Albuquerque. She is survived by her two sisters Floraida Martinez and husband Harold of Chimayo; and, Esther Montoya of Albuquerque and two brothers, Elizardo Montoya and wife Martina of Truchas; and Richard Montoya and daughter Angela of Truchas. She had several nieces and nephews, Andrea and Charles Medina and family; Ted and Evelyn Martinez and family; Roberta and James Rivera and family; Lisa, Karen, Jennifer and Kimberly Montoya and their families; Eric and Delubina Montoya and family; and, Gary Montoya and Lisa and family. She is also survived by Tio Nestor and Christina and Tia Jennie and Tia Floy as well as numerous cousins and their extended families. Viola worked for Qwest Communications for over 29 1/2 years. She was a very kind, thoughtful and generous person - she always shared her knowledge with everyone and put everyone first before herself. At Qwest, she worked in so many different departments that she was very well known. She is survived by her dear friend Nancy Ogas (Anderson), as well as Rae Gray, Rebecca, Mela, and all of her other friends at Qwest - too many to name. Viola enjoyed her journey of life here on earth and always had a positive attitude. She was very spiritual and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed dearly by all. Please help keep her beautiful spirit alive for she would have wanted it that way! Cremation services have taken place and a rosary and funeral mass will be held on Thursday, April 14th, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church located at 1400 Arenal Rd SW. Immediately following will be a reception at the Parish Hall. Burial of her ashes will take place in a private cemetery in Truchas on Good Friday (April 22nd).
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