Rufino Pablo Montoya, 77, of Valdez passed away on July 12, 2005. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Cornelio and Presentacion Montoya, sister, Eleanor M. Vigil and nephew, Elias Clovis Herrera. He is survived by his sister, Teresita DeHerrera, niece, Nora Sillas
(Roberto Gonzales) and family all of Valdez.
Visitation was on Thursday, July 14, 2005 9 AM to 4 PM at Rivera Chapel in Taos. Rosary was recited on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 7 PM at San Antonio Catholic Church in Valdez. Funeral mass was held on Friday, July 15, 2005 at 9 AM at San Antonio Church with interment to follow at 2 PM at Valdez Cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.