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Pablo Montoya Obituary
Pablo Benito Montoya, an 82-year-old, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital in Alamogordo, New Mexico on November 17, 2020.
Pablo (Benny) was preceded in death by his mother, Dominia Gomez Montoya, his father, Pablo Herrera Montoya, sister, Oliva Salas Miranda, and daughter, Nidelia Marie Montoya.
He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Romero Montoya who was his caretaker, best friend and traveling companion, married for over 64 years.
Other survivors include daughter, Ysella Archibeque Perez and husband Oscar of Mount Vernon, Washington and son, Benito and wife Elsa Enriquez Montoya of Alamogordo.
He was known as Grandpa Toya to his grandchildren; Cassandra Archibeque, Nicole and husband Geter Harrell, Mia and husband Keith Bullard, Patrick Archibeque, Andrez and wife Rachel Montoya, Emilio and wife Aubrey Montoya, and Armando Montoya. He had sixteen great grandchildren; Alyssa, Evan, Isabelle, Zaden, Nikki, Alexa, Angelo, Xander, Xane, Samuel, Jayden, Andrez Giovani, Lorenzo, Sophia, Lukas, and Ellie.
He was born in Roswell, N.M. and raised in St. Patricio, N.M. He and wife Martha moved to Alamogordo in 1959, where he began a career at Holloman Air Force Base as a clerk typist. Later transferring to White Sands Missile Range, he completed a successful career, achieving the position as Chief of the Contracting Division. He served Credit Unions on the National and New Mexico Credit Union League level as a Director. He served as a member and officer in the Knight of Columbus-Council 3355 and as an officer, planner and storyteller for the Paisano's, the local RV traveling group. He enjoyed sharing his research in family genealogy and being amongst friends. Traveling and sharing time with family, fulfilled his life, hand and hand with his wife Martha.
On Saturday, 29 May 2021, there will be a Rosary recited at 10:30 am, with a Mass at 11:00 am in Memory of Pablo B. Montoya at St. Jude Catholic Church, located at 1404 College Avenue in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The Family will be honored by your presence, noting masks are required for those in attendance.
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Michael Mirabal
May 24, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ramona Vallejos
May 14, 2021
I was sad to read of Pablo's passing; Pablo was a good person and a good friend to all; I remember Pablo helping me buy my first car when I was17 yrs old and he was at the Catholic credit union, he will be missed.
Irma Roth
December 7, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Montoya Family, may the love you have for each other take you through this trying time.
Michelle and Corey
December 1, 2020
Dear Benny, Elsa and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing that God has this and your loved one in his care. Michelle Haley and Corey DeLaCruz
Paula and Diana Schuyler
December 1, 2020
Our deepest sympathies for Martha and the family. We've been friends and neighbors for many years. Our thoughts and prayers to all. Fly high with the angels.
Johnny & Virginia Salazar
November 30, 2020
Martha, Benito & family, Johnny (Juan) & I are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolence & prayers.
Larry Brusuelas
November 29, 2020
My condolences to the Benny Montoya family. May he rest in peace.
Patricia gonzales rizo
November 29, 2020
He was a very sweet and loving person to family and friends. My prayer for all the family
Mary Anne kassler
November 28, 2020
Deepest condolences to the family of a most caring man, from Jerry and Mary Anne Kassler
November 25, 2020
Sueko and I wish to express our condolences to Mr. Montoya's sweet wife and his family. We will always remember him as a very nice man, one who always took the time to visit with us. We certainly will miss him. God Bless. Steve and Sueko Brockett
Martha and Luis Velasco
November 25, 2020
We're so sad for your loss, please accept our deepest condolences.
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