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Obituary for MONTOYA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday January 04, 2015

MONTOYA, CRISTOBAL (CHRIS) Cristobal (Chris) Montoya, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2015. He was born on March 28, 1933 in Albuquerque, NM, to Pedro and Delfina Montoya. Chris was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, of 43 years in 2001. He is survived by his son, Anthony Montoya, and wife Lorraine of Albuquerque; daughter Michelle Martin and husband Robert of Sandia Park; and four grandchildren, Anthony, Lisa and Matthew Montoya, and Christopher Martin. Chris proudly served in the Army, completing a combat tour of duty during the Korean War. He enjoyed golf and fishing, but especially loved attending athletic and musical events of his grandchildren. Chris will always be remembered for his devotion to his family. Friends may visit FRENCH-Westside one hour prior to Rosary which will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 Saint Joseph's Avenue NW with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Chris at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300