Lucia B. Montoya, 90, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her residence with her children by her bedside.
Lucia was born on July 6, 1930 in Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico to Pedro Barba and Enedina Varela. She is survived by four sons, Roberto Montoya of Deming, NM; Pepe Montoya and his wife Debra of Apache Junction, AZ; Juan Montoya and his wife Beatrice of Las Cruces, NM; Angel Montoya and his wife Jennifer of Las Cruces, NM; five daughters, Juana Jamison and her husband James of El Paso, TX; Lucy Alvarado and her husband Cosme of Farmington, NM; Isabel Lozano and her husband Sammy of Friendswood, TX; Ana Montoya of El Paso, TX; Lourdes Fulton and her husband Philip of Austin, TX; one brother, Manuel Barba and his wife Susana of Palomas, Mex.; two sisters, Lupe Barba of Tucson, AZ and Francisca Barba of Littleton, CO; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Luis Alvillar Montoya Sr.; one son, Luis Montoya; one grandson, Luis Montoya III; three brothers, Ventura Barba, Pedro Barba and Jesus Barba; three sisters, Maria Luisa Armendariz, Esperanza Barba and Teresa Barba. Widowed at the age of 34 and left to raise 10 children ranging in age from 7 months to 16 years Lucia dedicated her life to raising a very successful family. She always said that she could not have done it without the help of Sister Rosalie, her children's school teachers and the community.
She was a woman of deep faith, a devout member of St Ann's parish where she served as a member of the League of the Sacred Heart, was a Cursillista and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She became a great role model for her family who already miss her immensely.
Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held.
In lieu of flowers please consider offering a mass in Lucia’s honor, making a donation to St. Ann’s Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapel .
Lucia was born on July 6, 1930 in Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico to Pedro Barba and Enedina Varela. She is survived by four sons, Roberto Montoya of Deming, NM; Pepe Montoya and his wife Debra of Apache Junction, AZ; Juan Montoya and his wife Beatrice of Las Cruces, NM; Angel Montoya and his wife Jennifer of Las Cruces, NM; five daughters, Juana Jamison and her husband James of El Paso, TX; Lucy Alvarado and her husband Cosme of Farmington, NM; Isabel Lozano and her husband Sammy of Friendswood, TX; Ana Montoya of El Paso, TX; Lourdes Fulton and her husband Philip of Austin, TX; one brother, Manuel Barba and his wife Susana of Palomas, Mex.; two sisters, Lupe Barba of Tucson, AZ and Francisca Barba of Littleton, CO; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Luis Alvillar Montoya Sr.; one son, Luis Montoya; one grandson, Luis Montoya III; three brothers, Ventura Barba, Pedro Barba and Jesus Barba; three sisters, Maria Luisa Armendariz, Esperanza Barba and Teresa Barba. Widowed at the age of 34 and left to raise 10 children ranging in age from 7 months to 16 years Lucia dedicated her life to raising a very successful family. She always said that she could not have done it without the help of Sister Rosalie, her children's school teachers and the community.
She was a woman of deep faith, a devout member of St Ann's parish where she served as a member of the League of the Sacred Heart, was a Cursillista and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She became a great role model for her family who already miss her immensely.
Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held.
In lieu of flowers please consider offering a mass in Lucia’s honor, making a donation to St. Ann’s Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapel .
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