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MONTOYA -- Edras Montoya, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Edras is survived by is wife of 64 years, Elena Montoya; sons, Carlos, and wife, Grace; Frank and wife, Jean; daughters, Angie Dawson and husband, Bill; Lydia Cote and husband, Raymond; Eileen Henz and husband Jim; grandchildren, Rachel Greene and husband, Colt; Christine Montoya, Jacob Montoya, Andy Montoya, Melissa Cote, Janelle Cote, Lucas Baca, and James Henz; great-grandchild, Emery Greene; brothers and sisters, Prospero Montoya, Perfecto Montoya, Isabel Bernal, Elias Montoya and Ofelia Ramos. He was preceded in death by parents, Polidoro and Barbarita Montoya; sister, Manuelita Montoya and brothers, Eloy Montoya and Jose Montoya. Edras was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. Although he resided in Albuquerque, he was born and grew up in Monticello, NM. He retired from Kirtland Air Force Base after 29 years and was a faithful and active parishioner at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for over sixty years. As a member of the 200th Coast Artillery, he survived the Bataan Death March, was awarded a Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts and numerous other unit medals. His life experiences are documented in "Four Trails to Valor" (D. Cave). He was a dedicated family man and an avid gardener. Our family would like to thank the caretakers throughout his life, VA Hospital, nurses, doctors, home health aides, and SolAmor Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Francis Xavier Parish. Edras will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 820 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM. Mass will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will take place on Friday, July 30, 2010, 9:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Edras at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Thu July 29, 2010