Patrick Montoya

Age 45, a resident of La Villita, NM passed away on Sunday February 10, 2008 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Evedardo Montoya Sr.; brother, Evedardo Montoya Jr.; paternal grandparents, Jose and Sinforosa Montoya; maternal grandparents, Isabel and Genoveva Garcia. Patrick was born and raised in La Villita. He enjoyed golf and swimming and drawing. He also retired from the city of Española. He devoted his life to his children and friends. Patrick is survived by his daughter, Franchesca Montoya; sons, Patrick Montoya and Dean Gardiner all of Pueblo Colorado; mother, Belen Alanis and husband Alfredo of Downey, California; brother, Joseph Montoya and wife Bonnie; nephews, Bryan and Isaac Montoya of La Villita; close aunt and uncle, Theresa and Johnny Chacon; aunts, Ramona Martinez and Husband Ruben, and Helen Maestas; uncles, Reyes Martinez and wife Rafelita and Many other aunts, uncles, cousins and other close friends. Serving as pallbearers, Louie Salazar, Eric Valdez, Lucas Martinez, Isaac Montoya, Antonio Valario, Johnny Chacon, Bryan Montoya and Clarence Maestas. Honorary pallbearers, Tim Martinez and all his cousins. The family of Patrick W. Montoya has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home.

Patrick is first cousin to my mother-in-law Gloria.