Emma Galaz Montoya, 90, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Emma affectionally known as “Dodo”, was born and raised in San Lorenzo to Manuel and Margarita Galaz. As a young girl, Emma enjoyed riding horses and tagging along with her father wherever he went. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband and family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and had a deep faith in God. She had a zest for life and an unforgettable laugh; but will be best remembered for her keen sense of style. She touched all who knew her and will be deeply missed.
Emma is survived by her husband of 73 years, Reuben; four sons, Reuben Jr. Ronald (Susan), Richard, and Robert; one daughter, Gloria Crespin; one sister, Elisa Roman, eight grandchildren, Tammy, Tanya, Shayne, Susan, Cassidy, Promise, Callahan, and Robert Jr.; five great grandchildren, Autumn, Alex, Violet, Harlo and Knox. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Margarita Galaz, her siblings, Agatha Portillo and Corrine Salaiz, Robert, Alejandro and Manuel Galaz; and one grandson, Russell Montoya.
The holy rosary will be held on Thursday, December 31st at 9:30am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting. The funeral mass will follow at 10am with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory concluding service.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory
Emma is survived by her husband of 73 years, Reuben; four sons, Reuben Jr. Ronald (Susan), Richard, and Robert; one daughter, Gloria Crespin; one sister, Elisa Roman, eight grandchildren, Tammy, Tanya, Shayne, Susan, Cassidy, Promise, Callahan, and Robert Jr.; five great grandchildren, Autumn, Alex, Violet, Harlo and Knox. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Margarita Galaz, her siblings, Agatha Portillo and Corrine Salaiz, Robert, Alejandro and Manuel Galaz; and one grandson, Russell Montoya.
The holy rosary will be held on Thursday, December 31st at 9:30am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting. The funeral mass will follow at 10am with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory concluding service.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory
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