Rosary for Gilbert Jose Montoya 81, of Milan, New Mexico will be held on Wednesday-May 7, 2014-7:00 PM at St. Vivian Catholic Church, Milan, New Mexico.
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday-May 8, 2014-10:00 AM at St. Vivian Catholic Church. Burial will be held on Friday-May 9, 2014-12:45 PM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Gilbert was born on October 25, 1932 in San Ildefonso, New Mexico and he passed away on May 1, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was retired from the Santa Fe Railroad. He graduated in 1951 from Pojoaque High School.
He is survived by his Daughter: Elizabeth Montoya of Milan, New Mexico; Grandson: Tyler Marquez of Milan, New Mexico; Brothers: Paul Montoya and wife Stella of Espanola, New Mexico and Fred Montoya and wife Porfie of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Sister: Marie "Tibbie" Ramirez of Buena Park, California; Brother in laws: Clay Esco of Georgia and Paul Rodriguez of Nambi, New Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his Loving Wife of 53 years: Adeline Montoya; Parents: Espidion Montoya and Ruth Montoya; Sisters: Annie Rodriguez and Erabell Esco.
Pallbearers will be: Paul Marquez, Pat Archuleta, Shaun Garcia, Jake Gomez, Roy Jones and Donald Lovato.