Albert Montoya

Our dear beloved Albert “Gabby/Smiley/Boy/Uncle Worm” Montoya of Santa Fe went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. Albert 81, was born on November 6, 1938 to Oswaldo and Rafaelita Montoya.

He was an Alumni of St. Michael’s High School, retired from the U.S. Navy and NM State HWY Dept. He was a former President and active member of the Santa Fe Fiesta Council. Albert was a mentor to many and cared deeply about his community, he coached and trained many boxers throughout the years.

He is preceded in death by wife Antonia, son Joseph “JoJo”, son in-law Darby Valencia, parents Oswaldo and Rafaelita, in-laws Flora and Luis Leyba Jr., Grandchildren Marcus and Ivy. Siblings Lawrence, Michael, Marie and husband Gilbert.

He is survived by his companion Elfa Archuleta, children John (Debbie), Jessica, Jeffery, Jacob, James (Karen), Grandchildren Arnold (Natasha), Yvonne (Lino), Ernestine (Estevan), Ivana, Matthew (Omri), Dominic, Samuel, Jasmine, Bianca, Great Grandchildren Alyssa (Brett), Adam (Angelica), Dominic, Isaiah, Anthony, Allyson, Adelina, Alonzo, Jaysiah,  Great Grandchildren Brayden and Ava, siblings Suki (Jose), Carla, Joseph (Maxine), Frances (Joe), Jerry, Steve (Margret), Marian (Tom), Patti (Dave), the Leyba Family, and numerous relatives and friends.

Viewing will take place at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 E Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM on Wednesday Sept. 2, 2020 at 6PM followed by the Rosary at 7PM.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at 10AM

Mass will be available for viewing live feed via twitter twitter.com/SMDLPaz