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Joe Montano Obituary
JOE M. MONTANO Age 88, died peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, October 5, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Joe was born in Albuquerque on September 17, 1932 to Jose and Mercedes Montano, he was a ninth generation New-Mexican and a die-hard Lobo basketball fan.
Joe is a veteran of the Korean War, where he served with the New Mexican Air National Guard. Following his service, he built a successful career that spanned nearly 40 years with the Mountain Bell Telephone Company. He retired as an executive in 1990. Joe's experience with the telephone company played a very important role in his and his family's lives.
Joe had an enormous love for baseball and spent most of his years playing and watching the sport. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth "Betsey" A. Dodds in November 1954 and together they had three sons â€" Richard, Charles and Jerold.
Joe is predeceased by his wife Betsey and their son Jerold. He is survived by their sons, Richard (Pam) of Warrenton, VA and Chuck (Martha) of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Josh, Jessica, Bryce, Tori, Trevor, Ava, Estrella and Erica; great-grandchildren, Kai, Payton, Vaughn, Lyric and Quinn; sister Sylvia (Ralph) and brother James.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the funeral will be for immediate family only. The family will host a celebration of life in 2021 to honor Joe with his friends and family; more details will be provided at a later date.
Memories and Condolences
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William E. (Bill) Garcia
October 5, 2023
Appreciate the reminder of the life of a great friend and mentor. God bless you Joe.
Bill Garcia
Bill & Aileen Garcia
October 5, 2022
My wife, Aileen and I were remembering Joe this week, as we must have been connecting with his memory on the occasion of his passing. He was a friend and mentor and we celebrate his life and the joy he brought. God bless Joe and his family on this memorial day.
Bill & Aileen Garcia
October 5, 2021
Joe was a good friend, mentor and boss for me when I was starting out in the old Mountain Bell company. His strong work ethic, common sense and commitment were strengths that he showed me and others as important personal qualities. Aileen and I will always fondly remember Joe, Betsy and their family. God bless you Joe, on this anniversary date. You and yours are in our prayers.
Jan Ambrose
October 20, 2020
Joe was a dear friend of my late father and I recall going with my dad to bowling leagues of Mountain Bell and Joe would be there with his big smile. Joe and Betsey were Godparents to my younger brother, they were great friends and close to my folks. Joe attended my mom's 90th birthday and it was great to see him.
Will miss you.
Juan & Olivia Suarez
October 13, 2020
Our deepest condolences on your loss. We knew Joe and Betsey from 9:30 mass at Queen of Heaven. They were always kind and quick with a smile. They would get a kick out of seeing us try to get through mass with our three daughters and son. They reassured us that it would get easier. We are thankful to have known such a loving and caring couple. May God's love comfort Joe's loved ones.
Juan & Olivia Suarez
October 13, 2020
Our deepest condolences on your loss. We knew Joe and Betsey from 9:30 mass at Queen of Heaven. They were always kind and quick with a smile. They would get a kick out of seeing us try to get through mass with our 3 daughters and son. They always reassured us that it got easier. We are thankful to have known a loving and caring couple. May God look over his loved ones during this difficult time.
Olivia & Juan Suarez
October 13, 2020
Our deepest condolences on your loss. We knew Joe and Betsey from 9:30 mass at Queen of Heaven. They were always kind and quick with a smile. They would get a kick out of seeing us try to get through mass with our 3 daughters and son. They always reassured us that it got easier. We are thankful to have known a loving and caring couple. May God look over his loved ones during this difficult time.
Bill Garcia
October 12, 2020
Joe was a good, good friend and mentor to me. I appreciated that he was a pioneer in promoting equity in the old Mountain Bell. He was fair with everyone and he was a committed family man. He is in the company of his wife and partner, Betsey and their youngest son, Gerald. May he rest in peace.
Ed Soto and family.
October 12, 2020
Rest in peace Joe. Condolences to his family.
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