Viola M. Montoya, 80, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 12, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Lalo Montoya, son, Samuel O. Montoya, parents, Reginio and Epifania Valerio, sisters, Lila Valerio, Adelina Vigil, Eduvigen Vargas, brothers, Alex Valerio, Elieu Valerio and Gilbert Valerio. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Duran (Joe), granddaughter, Renee Duran and great-grandson, Jacob Duran, sisters, Cleo Coca (Robert), Nora Santistevan (Alfredo), Clara Mondragon (Arturo), Beatrice Valerio (Frank), Teddie Montoya, brother, Anselmo Chemo Valerio and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on May, May 15, 2012 at Rivera pel. Rosary was recited on May 15, 2012. Funeral mass was held on May 16, 2012. Both were held at San Francisco de Asis Church with interment following at the Jesus Nazareno Cemetery.