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MONTOYA -- Maria Loyola Montoya passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Loyola was born in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico on February 26, 1926 to Fidel and Elvira Torres. She was the third born member of a family of 11 that included six brothers and four sisters. Loyola was a dedicated homemaker, loving wife and caring mother. "Dolly" as she was known to everyone was always willing to open her heart and home to any family member or friend in need. Her passions included politics, sports, exercise, dancing and attending Lobo Basketball games. She is loved and will be forever missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Horacio H. Montoya, who passed away on October 27, 2009. She is survived by her children, Carlos Montoya and wife Dolores, Victor Montoya and wife Carolyn, Michaela Montoya, Loretta Robledo and husband Miguel, and Adrian Montoya and fiancee, Rita Felter; grandchildren, Stephanie, Rachel, Alejandro, Gabriel and wife, Jessica, Andres, Veronica, Michael, Adrian, Lucas and Alana; great-grandson, Alex, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Rosary will be recited Sunday, July 11, 2010, 3:00 p.m. at French, Lomas Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 12, 2010, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, at 1:30 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Loyola at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun July 11, 2010