Odelia Montoya

Odelia "Lillie" MontoyaAge 89, a long-time resident of New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 20, 2012. She is survived by her children, Barbara Cofferen and husband, Michael, Lydia Lopez and husband, Ricardo Valdez, Albert Lee Montoya and wife, Michele, Robert Montoya and wife, Ana; grandchildren, Christine Simoes and husband, Cameron, Michelle Blackmon and husband, Cody, Angelo Lee Lopez and Christopher Lopez; great-grandchildren, Chase Simoes and Kylee Blackmon; sister-in-law, Arabella Montoya; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and her beloved Daisy. Lillie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lee and her grandchild, the unborn child of Robert and Ana Montoya. Lillie was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to cook for her family and others. She enjoyed gardening and fishing with her husband, Lee. Lillie was a life-long faithful Catholic. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 7:00 pm at French - University Chapel, with visitation one hour prior. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 25, 2012, 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee. Burial will follow at 12.45 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.