Maria Cleofas Montoya

Maria Cleofas Montoya, 78, of Aztec, passed away from this life on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in Farmington. She was born to Tobias and Louisa (Archuleta) Jaquez on June 29, 1938 in Blanco, NM.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel O. Montoya; parents, Tobias and Louisa Jaquez; sisters, Emma Garcia and Frances Williams.
She is survived by her son, Manuel Ross Montoya (Saundra); daughters, Theresa Montoya, Renee Montoya and Lisa Wooten (John); brother, Toby Jacquez; sisters, Viola Cook and Cordy Barney; grandchildren, Nikko Montoya, Ashley Athmann and Taylor Caldwell; great grandchild, Triton Athmann.
A rosary will take place at 7:00 PM Friday, November 25, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 424 N. Mesa Verde Ave., in Aztec.
Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 26, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 424 N. Mesa Verde Ave., in Aztec, with Father David Tate officiating.
Inurnment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens. A reception will immediately follow at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Aztec.
Maria's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel-Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., in Aztec, 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolence may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com