Our beloved mother Mary E. Montoya passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Saturday, April 8,2017, to be with her Lord and beloved husband Salvador R. Montoya. She was born June 2,1924 in Port Arthur, Texas, moved to El Paso where she attended Lydia Patterson School. She later met our father and married Dec 9, 1945. They were married for 42 years. Our Mother began working at “The White House Dept. Store as a sales person. Later she began working as a seamstress at “Billy The Kid” also known as Hortex until she retired. She also attended EPCC where she received her GED and an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in nursing. Our Mother was a strong minded woman who was an amazing cook, who believed in traditions, education, family and faith and which we will pass on to our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her honor. She is survived by her 3 children; Salvador A. Montoya – Wife Cecilia Irene; Daniel D. Montoya – Wife Sandra; Laura F. Montoya - Aranda. She had 10 grandchildren, 12 Great grandchildren and 6 Great Great grandchildren. Mom, you would never let us say good – bye, so let’s say… We’ll see you soon. Love you, Your 3 Hearts. Visitation will be Monday, April 17,2017 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm with Vigil at 7:00pm at Crestview Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Tuesday 18,2017 at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church at 12:00pm. Interment Fort Bliss Cemetery.Arrangements under the direction of Crestview Funeral Home, El Paso, TX.
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