Helen S. Montoya was born June 3, 1933, to her father Henry Salazar and mother Adelaida Salazar. Helen went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 1, 2022, at the age of 88. Helen was a caring and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and aunt. She treasured her children, their families and especially her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband John P. Montoya; brother, Gilbert Salazar; sisters, Lucille Whitehead, Isabel Vigil, Sr. Marie Bernarde Salazar and most recently passing hours apart, brother David Salazar.
Helen was an Office Manager where she worked for 41 years side by side with her husband in their family-owned business Montoya and Associates, Inc. Throughout the years, they gained much respect and many loyal clients and friends, which they cherished.
Helen is survived by her daughters, Bernadette Gonzales (husband Steve); Angela Valdez (husband Jerome); Annette McCurdy (husband Tim); sons, John T. Montoya (wife Noema), and Andrew Montoya. She is also survived by her brothers, Henry (wife Viola) Salazar; Tony Salazar; Richard (wife Mary) Salazar; sister, Priscilla Medina (husband Tony Romero); and Loyola Salazar. She has 10 grandchildren, Steven, Michael, and Kathleen Gonzales, Johnelle Montoya (husband Jonah Ruybalid) and Thomas Montoya, Brennan and Norissa Valdez, Kevin (wife Sara) McCurdy, Katrina (husband Andy) Maksimowski and Kurtis McCurdy.
Rosary will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. with Mass to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Santa Cruz. The Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on February 22, 2022, at 9:45 AM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face masks will be required.
The family of Helen S. Montoya would like to especially thank Agatha “Aggie” Salazar for the love and care she provided to Helen over the last 4 years.
The family of beloved Helen has entrusted Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola for her care. We invite you to post a condolence, a thoughtful message, a photograph or share a memory for our families to read on the guestbooks.
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| Name | Helen Montoya |
| Date of Birth | June 3rd, 1933 |
| Date of Death | February 1st, 2022 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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Condolences to the family on the passing of Auntie Helen. Such a sweet woman, we have so many good memories. Love and prayers from your Colorado cousins - Tom, Terry and Ron.
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Sending our prayers and condolences for Cousin Helen. We are deeply saddened to hear of her passing. - Susie (daughter of Maria and Alfredo Vigil)
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To your Beautiful mamasita,
We are so saddened by her passing,
You were all so lucky to have had so many years
May she now rest in the Arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
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My deepest condolences to Bernadette and family.
May the dear Lord comfort you at this time.
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Dear Drew and family -- I'm very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you during this time.
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Dear Berna and Family, my deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of your beautiful Mother. I have wonderful memories of visit with you and seeing her beautiful and warm welcome and smile.
Your Mom and Dad raised beautiful children and had such a great relationship with their grandchildren. You all will be in my prayers for God's comfort, strength and peace during this very difficult time. God bless all of you.
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Montoya Family (primos)
Sorry for the loss of your beautiful mama. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Orlando and Grace Martinez
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Drew, may the Lord give you and your family an abundance of Faith, Hope, Love and Peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend. Blessings to you and your family always, Deb, Ray, Dominic and Lexi
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My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be surrounded by comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.
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Rest in peace, dear cousin and classmate. May you have already seen the Face of God.
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Bernadette and the family. My deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful mom. May she be with your dad now as an angel to take of you. You are in our prayers and blessings at this time. From chavez and archuleta families.. eppie archuleta
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Montoya family - I am very sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, Sister, Auntie, and friend. Mrs. Montoya was a wonderful person and I have such fond memories of her growing up. Even though Andrew and I would try her patience all the time, she was the sweetest. May she rest in peace. You are all in my thought are prayers. Andrew take care and know I am thinking of you. God bless you all.
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Helen Montoya, may she rest in peace! Blessings to all on your loss of your mom, grandma, sister and aunt!
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Annette, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts. May your mom rest in peace.
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To Aunt Helen's Montoya family. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of such a fine women our prayers are with you all during this difficult time and always. May God Bless You All and my Aunt Helen Rest In Peace.
Ymelda & Germaine Romero
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Drew - Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your mom. We pray that the Lord give you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. We are here for you.
All our love, Manuel, Amy, Joshua, and David
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We empathize with Helen’s survivors her temporary mortal absence from your sight, but celebrate that you shall always have her motherly presence. At Our Lord’s Will this Family shall gather in Paradise and then it will be forever!
Que Nuestro Señor reúna a toda esta familia en
Su Paraíso.
Sylvia and Jerry Atencio & Family
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Dear Montoya Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and cherished love one. May she Rest In Peace with the Dear Lord. Helen will always be in your hearts with memories of good times.
Annette & Justin
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