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Montoya -- Mr. Joe A. Montoya, 89, entered into eternal rest on May 10, 1999 at Seama Village, Pueblo of Laguna. He was preceded in death by Daisy, his wife of 61 years. Mr. Montoya leaves to mourn and honor his memory his daughters, Josephine Harry and Eunice Garcia of the family home; his sons, Myron Montoya Sr. and companion, Isidora Dyea of Seama and Mesita, NM, Bob Montoya and wife, Donna of Napa, CA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cynthia Henio and husband, Leonard of Santa Fe, John A. Garcia of El Cerrito, CA, Myron Montoya Jr. and wife, Rose of Midland, TX, Victor Montoya and wife, Tamara of Farmington, Jennifer Camarena and husband, Manuel of San Antonio, TX, Steve Montoya of Albuquerque, Kevin Montoya and wife, Nicole of San Francisco, CA, Melanie Blackmon and husband, Rod of Napa, CA; his great-grandchildren, Robert Mansfield, Antonio Camarena, Scott Montoya and Diane Montoya; great-great-grandchild, Esian Bernal; his sister-in-law, Evangeline Rivera; and many nieces and nephews at Laguna and Santa Ana Pueblo; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Montoya was employed by the AT & SF Railroad in Richmond, CA. Upon his retirement in 1974, he was awarded a Certificate of Honor for 31 years of service. He was an avid football fan, especially of the San Francisco 49'ers, one of the 49'er faithful. Mr. Montoya was a member of the Catholic church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the family home in Seama Village, NM. Visitation will be at the family home after 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning, 11:00 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church in Seama, NM with visitation at the church after 10:30 a.m. Father Gary, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Seama Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Garcia, Myron Montoya Jr., Victor Montoya, Steven Montoya, Kevin Montoya and Robert Mansfield. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Wed May 12, 1999