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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
9502 4th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87114
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Burial
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Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar MortuaryJoe Montoya Obituary
Joe Prospero Montoya, 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Joe's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:00pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm. Final Viewing will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 8:00am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church located at 9502 4th St. NW, 87114. Mass will begin at 9:00am. Joe will be laid to rest on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10:00am at Mount Carmel Cemetery located near the 7800 block of Edith Blvd NE, 87113.
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400 Third Street Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Upcoming Events
Apr
7
Apr
7
Apr
8
Service
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
9502 4th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
9
Viewing
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
9502 4th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
10
Burial
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mount Carmel Cemetery
7808 Edith Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary