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Obituary for MONTGOMERY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday September 26, 2011

ROBERT D. Age 85, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011. He was a practicing attorney in Albuquerque for 57 years and went to his office daily until his recent illness. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII and was a Disabled American Veteran. He was a long time, faithful member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was the president of the Finance Council and a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was known for his impeccable integrity, unfailing generosity to all in need, and his Irish sense of humor. The family would like to thank Fr. Joseph D. Vigil and the many members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for all their love and prayers during this difficult time. He is survived by his sweetheart and wife of 56 years, Mary; his dear daughter Marie and husband Jeff Schwaner; and the joy and pride of his life, his grandchildren, Stephen, Annie and Ryan; He is also survived by his niece Lisa Ulrich and her husband John and their children, Renee and Matthew; niece Ann Chavez and her children Andrew Foster and his wife, Mari, Lincoln Foster and Angelina Chavez; his sister-in-law Emma Menicucci; nephew David Menicucci and his wife Barbara and their children Nicolas and Anthony; his niece Debby Burke and her husband Steve and her children, Danny and Sarah Sheffer; his niece and God-Daughter Kathy Meadows and her husband Kirk and their daughter, Christine; nephew Paul Menicucci and his wife Allison; and cousin George Cheadle and his wife, Jane, of Oceanside, California. Private mass has been celebrated and internment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church-1860 Griegos NW, 87107, or the St. Pius X Foundation Fund-5301 St. Joseph's Drive NW, 87412.