Alberto A. Montoya

Alberto Antonio Montoya, 69, of Las Vegas, NM passed away November 25, 2012 at the Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Alberto Montoya was born on May 3, 1943 in Taos, NM to Filemon and Katarina Montoya. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Guadalupe Castellano on December 31, 1961. Over the next 50 years, they raised a family of 4 sons and 4 daughters and enjoyed the company of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Alberto Montoya enjoyed a long and varied career that included a multitude of occupations including working at Funks, the family owned Five and Dime store; a butcher at the Columbia Supermarket; Montgomery Wards; a Guard at the New Mexico State Prison, and he worked in the oil drilling industry in a career that took Alberto and his family from Texas to Wyoming. He was also a self taught mechanic and carpenter and excelled at any challenge the Lord placed before him. Alberto Montoya is preceded in death by Son Samuel Montoya, Father Filemon Montoya; Sister Rosella Montoya Shepard; Sister-in-law Martha Baca Montoya; and Father and Mother-in-laws, Lorenzo and Raphelita Gutierrez. He is survived by His beloved wife of 50 years, Guadalupe Montoya; Son Adrian Montoya of Hobbs, NM; Daughter Jacqueline Moore (Larry) of Raton, NM; Son Carlos Montoya (Lori) of Carlsbad, NM; Daughter Darlene Trujillo (Gene); Daughter Denise Antrillo (Nick); Son Ronald Montoya (Terese) ; and Daughter Deborah Mora (Ray) all of Las Vegas, NM; Grandchildren Melvina, Desiree, Suzanne, Christina, Monet, Stephanie, Raelynn, Anthony, Donna, Robert, Crystal, Miguel Angel, Janelle, Ashley, Charles, Melanie, Jaime, Miranda, and Javier. Alberto is also survived by 19 great grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his Mother Katarina Montoya of Las Vegas, NM; Sister Roberta Weahkee of Santa Fe, NM; Brothers Ronnie Montoya (Mary Grace); Fernando Montoya; and Donald D. Montoya all of Las Vegas, NM. Close family friends: David & Susan Montoya of Bosque Farms, NM; Juan & Beverly Baca of Santa Rosa, NM, and Rick & Patsy Pace of Las Vegas, NM. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Cremation has taken place at the Rivera Funeral and Cremations in Espanola, NM. A rosary was recited on November 29, 2012. A funeral mass was celebrated on November 30, 2012. Both services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Las Vegas, NM. Alberto Antonio Montoya will be dearly missed but never forgotten.