Dolores Marquez Bily

Dolores Marquez Bily age 66 went with our Lord on December 18, 2021.  Dolores was born on October 3, 1955 to Pasqual and Francisca Marquez.  Dolores was raised and graduated from High School in Moriarity, NM until she moved to Santa Fe New Mexico.

Dolores is survived by the love of her life of 31 years, Mike Montoya, daughter Jeanine Montoya (Sam), son Christopher Marquez (Desiree), grandchildren Michael, Mikayla, Samantha, Gabriela, Alejandro, Francisco, Filiana and Pasqualino.  Brothers, Charlie Tapia (Patsy), Raymond Marquez (Dora), Jimmy Marquez, Phillip Marquez (April) and Ernest Marquez (Cynthia).  Sisters, Sara Pena, Vayola Marquez , Yolanda Lovett (Nathan) and Norma Henderson (Ray).  Sister in law Sadie Marquez. Brother in laws, Gilbert Montoya (Berna), Leroy Montoya (Fran) and Jimmy Montoya (Julie).  Sister in laws, Veronica Quintana (Larry) and Rose Rodriguez (Ruben).  Very special friends Joe and Dollie Lovato and many other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents Pasqual and Francisca Marquez.  Brothers, Paul Marquez, Ernest Marquez, Pasqual Marquez Jr., Jesus Marquez and Sylviano Marquez (Mary).  Brother in law Joe Pena, In laws Joe E. and Filia Montoya and brother in law Lawrence Montoya.

Dolores was a very caring, giving person, especially to those who were in need.  Dolores didn’t need an occasion to give out gifts to all her loved ones, that was her way of showing her love and kindness throughout the year. 

She enjoyed being in the wilderness taking in the beautiful nature of the mountains and skies in New Mexico.  She especially had a love for the Pecos wilderness.  Dolores loved camping with friends and family in Chama, New Mexico, Colorado, Grand Canyon and best of all at the beach in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.

Her obsession was collecting art work of the Santuario De Chimayo.  Her last count was approximately 53 paintings and pictures of the church amongst other religious articles.

Dolores started her working career with Furrow Building Material and was employed there for many years.  She then moved on to Sam’s Club where she was currently employed and completed 20 years of service in March 2021.  Dolores was very dedicated to everything she did.

We would like to thank Tanya, Edwina and Jackie of Amber Care for their care and services for Dolores.  A very special thank you to her son in law Sam Montoya who was her caregiver for the past 2 months.  Thank you to Rivera’s Funeral home especially Paul Vigil for his care in helping us set up services.  Thanks to everyone who prayed for her for the last 6 months.

Services will be held on January 10, 2022 at St. Anne Church, 511 Alicia St., Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. and funeral mass at 10:00 a.m., followed by internment at Rosario Cemetery.  Reception in memory of Dolores at Fraternal Order of the Eagles following the Internment.