She was married to Julian "Monte" Montoya for 60 years in Fresno, where they raised their family. Rose was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and all types of crafts. She was a vivacious person with a love for animals, especially cats. Rose is best remembered for her excellent cooking, her wonderful sense of style, her generosity, and her loving kindness.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Rose is survived by her husband, Monte Montoya; her four sons, David Soria of Merced, CA, Michael Soria of Fresno, CA, Stanley Soria of Pacific Grove, CA, and Randy Soria of Fresno, CA; her sister, Eleanor Dueñas of Merced, CA; her nine grandchildren; and her two great-grand children.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
