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MONTANO, DAVID JACOB David Jacob (Dave) Montano, age 85, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 20th at the VAMC in Albuquerque. He was born on August 30, 1929 in Albuquerque. He is survived by children, Patricia Victoria Montano and Tracy Gail Montano-Smith. Two grandchildren, Michael Adam Smith and Olivia Danielle Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Rae Gaffney-Montano, his parents, John Montano & Caroline Mettenburger-Montano, three brothers, John, James, and Joseph Montano. A private prayer and dinner reception was held on the evening of Wednesday, October 22nd in Rio Rancho. The family gives sincere thanks for all their support and gifts to Christina, Danette, Daniel, Debbie and Tom for their beautiful dinner reception, Emily, Margaret, Marilyn, and Monica. In addition, the family is most appreciative of the support, kindness, and care from the physicians, nurses, and staff at the VAMC in Albuquerque. Finally, the friendship of Dave's neighbors within the Albuquerque Eastridge neighborhood will never be forgotten. He served in the U.S. Air Force for two years during the Korean conflict in California. Before returning to Albuquerque in 1974, he ran a successful business selling industrial racks and shelving to large warehouses and wholesalers in the Los Angeles area for many years. He retired from the Social Security Administration in 2007. Friends and family will be contacted as to the date of his military honors burial in Santa Fe when the date is known.
        Published on: Fri October 24, 2014