Luis - Age 92 - Cordova - Montoya, Sr.

LUIS R. MONTOYA, SR., 92, a resident of Cordova, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2013 in his Albuquerque residence with his wife and children by his side. Luis was born in Cordova to Marcelino Montoya and Leonires Romero Montoya. He was a retired postmaster in Cordova. Luis was an active member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo where he participated as an Eucharistic Minister, Christian Living Group member, Men’s Cursillo member and in local Prison Ministries. He was the last surviving member of the Montoya-Romero family. Luis was a decorated World War II Veteran who served his country in the Army while stationed in Italy. Upon return to the United States, he married his wife of 67 years, Candelaria Montoya, with whom he had 5 children. Luis was extremely proud of his sons, Eddie Montoya, Luis (Lito) Montoya, Jr. and his daughters, Lena Lucero, Kathy M. Trujillo and Dessie Montoya-Soto; grandchildren, Marvin Montoya, Eli Velarde, James Montoya, Victor Montoya, Adam Trujillo, Lynette Lucero, LeAnn Lucero, Lawrence Lucero, Richard Trujillo, Luis Miguel Soto; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Richard Trujillo; daughter-in-law, Rosella Montoya and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. also at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo. Burial to follow at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to join the Montoya family for a reception honoring Luis R. Montoya, Sr. at the Lodge in Santa Fe Hotel. The family of Luis R. Montoya, Sr. has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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