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Montoya -- Mrs. Juanita G. Montoya, 93, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on March 29, 2002. Mrs. Montoya is survived by three daughters, Maria Soto, Mary Navarette and Lorraine Apodaca and husband, Ben; three sons, Robert Paul Candelaria and wife, Concepcion, Primitivo Montoya Jr. and wife, Epie, and Ruben Montoya; one sister, Isabel Avila and husband, Tony; 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Montoya was preceded in death by her grandson, Albert Apodaca. Mrs. Montoya was a member of the Catholic church, member at San Jose Catholic Church and Church of the Ascension. She was a life long resident of New Mexico but spent the past two years of her life in Henderson, Nevada. A viewing will be Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr.SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final viewing will be Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Dennis Garcia. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Navarette, Benjamin Navarette, Mark Marquez, Ray Avila, Louie Montoya, and Erick Montoya. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements, 243-7861.
        Published on: Sun March 31, 2002