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MONTOYA -- NESTOR M. Age 94, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on, Sunday, January 15, 2012. Mr. Montoya was born on May 11, 1917 in Truchas, NM to Juanita and Rosenaldo Montoya. Mr. Montoya is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-nine years, Cristina; children, Connie Goffice and husband, Ron, Jean Montoya, Regina Wells and husband, Rick, Rita Holcomb and husband, Louie, and Henry Montoya and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Scott, Christine, Todd, Justin, Chad, Amy, Courtney, Nicole, Denise, Steven, Lorie, and Melissa; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Floy Fuentes; and sister-in-law, Jennie Montoya. Mr. Montoya was preceded in death by his parents, Rosenaldo and Juanita Montoya; brothers, Efren and Nabor Montoya; and sister-in-law, Delmiria Montoya. Nestor was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He retired from Kirtland Air Force Base after thirty-four years of service. He loved to tinker and repair anything and everything. He was completely devoted to his family, especially his wife and his grandchildren and he will be missed very much. His life and his love for all of us will be celebrated beginning with a visitation on Friday, January 20, 2012 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m., with his nephew, Robert Montoya, presiding. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Wells, Justin Montoya, Steven Montoya, Scott Goffice, Todd Goffice, and Elizardo Montoya. Please visit: www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed January 18, 2012