Margie M. Montoya

Margie Montoya, born to parents Lydia and Tomas Quintana, a life-long resident of Santa Fe, departed this life peacefully on August 25th surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, infant grandson Thomas J. Ortiz; Brothers: Frank Quintana (Carla), Aurelio Quintana, Cruz Quintana, Santiago Quintana, and Robert Quintana; Sisters: Rita Armijo (Luis), Dolores Garcia (Jimmy); Nephews: Danny Armijo, Carlos Quintana, David Quintana and niece Sylvia Armijo.

Survived by her loving and devoted children, Valerie and Ray Ortiz, Lisa and Sam Peinado, Joey Montoya, and Francine Mills. Her adored grandchildren who she cherished, Maximillian Montoya, Steven Peinado and Marisa Peinado.

She is also survived by; Brothers: Tom Quintana (Vivian), Larry Quintana (Veronica), Tony Quintana (Mary), Louie Quintana; Sisters: Olivia Romero, Patsy Garcia (Cosme); Sister-in-law MaryLee Quintana and numerous nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed a long career in the food service industry where she shared her in-depth knowledge of nutrition and created delicious meals for all to enjoy.

Our mother instilled in us the importance of living authentically with love, grace, and positivity and to always cherish each other as a family.  She also taught us the value of a job well done, in the honor of a commitment. She imparted to us the importance of family tradition and togetherness over a wonderful meal and her baked confections. Her love for us has left its mark, and to have been loved so deeply will give us strength. We will forever treasure the knowledge she bestowed upon us, and how significant and integral our mother was to us, and our upbringing. She will be missed beyond measure by our family and all those whose lives she touched with her nurturing and calming demeanor. We will remain steadfast in carrying on the values she taught us, in honor of her memory.

The family would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Presbyterian HealthCare professionals who provided our beautiful mother, and our family with exceptional care and kindness every time we needed them.

“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So, don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27.

Services will be held privately.