Alicia Martinez-Montoya

Alicia Martinez-Montoya was born Tuesday, July 21, 1942.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Frances Martinez, and by her husband of 21 years, Ricardo S. Montoya.  She is survived by her sisters, Becky Reed and husband, Bob, Lou Martinez and husband, Lee Peters, and Bella Greer; nephews, Adam Reed and wife, Janine; Baron Reed and wife, Jennifer Lackey, David Martinez and wife, Emilia Barragan, Daniel Peters and wife, Janina Giosa; niece, Cara Pilgreen and husband, Scott; and grand-nephews, Aidan and Nolan Reed; grand-niece, Sydney Reed; grandnieces, Isabella and Catherine Reed; grandnephews, Cale, Connor and Caeden Pilgreen; and grand-nephews, Enrique and Xavier Martinez.

Alicia was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church where she was involved in many ministries including Lector and Eucharistic Minister.  She coordinated the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults for over 30 years.  A life-long Catholic, she was a 1960 graduate of St. Mary’s High School.  She also attended St. John’s College in Santa Fe.  Her career began the day after graduation as a records Clerk in BCMC and concluded as a Training Supervisor for the NM Department of Health and Human Services.

Alicia was a 33-year breast cancer survivor and volunteered to help other breast cancer patients.

Her hobbies were many including stained glass, cross-stitching, stamping and card making.  She enjoyed playing card games, board games, as well as going to the Casino – and she was a formidable opponent since she usually won!  Alicia dearly loved her family and her many friends.

The family would like to thank her doctors and nurses at Lovelace Medical Center where she received excellent and compassionate care.