Linda Montoya

Linda Montoya, 60, of Roswell passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Albuquerque. She was born Linda Albarez on September 29, 1951 to Willie Albarez and Virgina Urban in Roswell. Linda married Roger D. Montoya on February 6, 1998. She enjoyed playing pool, golfing, fishing, bingo, and camping. Linda loved watching the Dallas Cowboys play. She played in APA Pool Tournaments and played in a Las Vegas pool tournament. Linda loved riding the Harley with Roger and going to the Casino. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Erica and husband, Frank Montoya of Roswell; companion, Lee Goddard of Artesia; stepmother, Olivia and husband Salvador Salgado; daughters-in-law, Brenda Briseno and Lisa Escobar; ex-husband, Raymond Farmer; brothers and sisters, Aggie Sanchez and Family of Roswell, Esmile Sanchez and Family of Arizona, Sandra Garcia and Family of Roswell, Lilly Marquez and Family of Las Cruces, Joe Sanchez and Family of Roswell, Johnny Albarez and Family of Albuquerque, Mike Albarez and Family of Roswell, Ray Albarez and Family of Roswell, Jane Orona and Family of Roswell and Willie Albarez of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Fermine Montoya, Stanley Montoya, Savannha Briseno, Michelle Montoya, Emily Montoya, Bennie Ray Briseno and Family, Isacc Briseno, Leanna Briseno, Vincente Ramirez, Salvador Briseno Jr. and Family, Aylissa Montoya, Adrian Montoya, Dan Dan Martinez, Marjorie Garcia, and Crisco Montoya; great grandchildren, Damien Briseno, Kami Briseno, Yazmeen Briseno; brother-in-law, Manuel Montoya; special family, Gemma and Nathaniel Ramirez; godchildren, Eric Orona and John Richard Albarez; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by husband, Roger D. Montoya; son Salvador Briseno; son, Ernesto Montoya; father, Willie Albarez; mother, Virgina Urban; brother, Efrain Sanchez; and numerous aunts and uncles. A Rosary for Linda Montoya will be recited 7pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10am, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Church with Father Juan Antonio Gutierrez OFM officiating. Viewing hours will be held, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 10am to 7pm. Family will be receive guests at 301 Robin Street after the Rosary on Tuesday. Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular; please wipe away the tear for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me: I see the pain inside your heart, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I can’t tell you of the splendor or the peace here in the this place. Can you just imagine Christmas with our Savior face to face? I’ll ask Him to life your spirit as I tell him of your love, so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above. Please let your hearts be joyful and let your Spirit sing, for I am spending Christmas in Heaven and I’m with THE KING.

Linda Montoya

September 29, 1951 - November 16, 2011