Viola L. Montoya a resident of Agua Fria Village was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday June 28, 2018 with her loving husband and family by her side.
Viola is preceded in death by her parents Isidro & Mercedes T. Lopez, son Roderick (Ronnie) Montoya, sisters Rachel Perea (Ramon), Adelina Hernandez (Arturo), Louisa Garcia (Tony), Mary Dora Lujan, brother in Law David Atencio, beloved in-laws Florentino & Hortencia Montoya.
She was survived by her beloved husband of 58 years Pedro Montoya, daughter Donna Roybal (David), sons Damian Montoya (Gwenda) and Dion Montoya (Debbie). Grandchildren Anjelica, Janiell, Kristyn (Jeremy), Aaron (Gennave), Evan, Sarah and Felisha. Great grandchildren Marcus, Jacey, Kinsley, Kylie and Nazeraya. Family Eusebio Lopez, Orlando Lopez (Thelma), Frances Atencio, Mary Urban (Alfredo) and brother in law Fernando Lujan. In Laws, Rosie Arocho (Carmelo), Rolando Montoya (Cordy), Luis Montoya, Gloria Montoya, Ramona Tapia (Fred), and many nephews, nieces, cousins and godchildren.
A rosary will be held on Thursday July 5th 7:00pm at San Isidro Center. Funeral Mass to be held on Friday July 6th 9:00 am at San Isidro Center with a procession following to the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Reception will be held at the Elks Lodge.
Pallbearers will be: Aaron Barela, Joe Hernandez, Levi Martinez, Evan Montoya, John Perea and Daniel Tapia. Honorary pallbearer Marcus Romero.
Many thanks to Rosie, Stephanie and Amber Care staff for all the help and care. Thank you to the Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations of Espanola for your help and arrangements.