Jose Abel Montoya

Jose Abel "Teenie Bopper" Montoya, 83, of Questa passed away on March 28, 2008. He was born on August 26, 1924 in Truchas, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro & Edubigen Montoya, in laws, Christobal & Cornelia Arellano son, Allen Montoya, grandson, Jerome Miera, He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Euphrocinia Montoya, children, Abel Montoya (Teresa), Elaine Montoya, Casey Montoya, George Montoya (Diana), Barbara Vicky Rael (Evaristo), Chris Montoya (Yolanda), Lawrence Montoya (Lorraine), Frances Martinez (Russell), Cindy Miera (Gasper), Eddie Montoya and Richard Montoya (Suzanne). He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Adonisa Martinez (Adrian), Florinda Romero and Eustacio Montoya, Gilbert Montoya (Lou), Anita Lancaster (Dave) and Eluid Montoya (Bernadine), in laws, John Arellano (Rita), Aurora Rael (Gustavo) and Mary Arellano, 18 grandchildren, 11 great granddaughters, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rosaries were recited on March 29, 2008 at Rivera Chapel and on March 30, 2008 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Questa. Funeral mass was held on March 31, 2008 at St. Antony Church. Interment was held at El Pueblito Cemetery.