Melinda "Merlyn" Montoya

Melinda (Merlyn) Montoya 69, of Santa Fe passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 due to cancer. She was born on July 9, 1944 to Maria Chavez and Pablo Lucero. She is preceded in death by her parents and many brothers and sisters. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, caregiver, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Carlos T. Montoya, son, Ted Montoya, daughters: Jessica Montoya, Mary Lucero (Mike), Joann Roybal, grandchildren: Destany and Chantelle Montoya, Jose Gabaldon, and Diego Lucero, great grandchildren, brother, Pablo Lucero (Gertrude), sister, Mary Tapia (Tony), 4 brother in laws and 2 sister in laws as well as many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to The Cancer Center and PMS Hospice. A very special thanks to Theresa Martinez, Rosalie Garcia, Jannette Lucero, Michael and Brenda Tapia, Cathy and Tia Raf Chavez, and Michelle and Neil Windham. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Cancer Center. Pallbearers will be: Jose Gabaldon, Diego Lucero, Daniel Romero and Angel Mancera Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Trujillo and Ezra Avila A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday May 29, 2014 at 10:30a.m at City of Faith Christian Fellowship located at 1601 St. Michaels Dr. behind Vogue College. A Burial will take place the same day at 3:00p.m. at The Santa Fe National Cemetery. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.