Demecio Natividad Montoya, 83, born December 20, 1924, Chimayo, died Thursday, Nov 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Melisendro and Felicita Montoya; his first wife, Celia Montoya; six sisters, Antonia Vigil, Patricia Montoya, Asencion Herrera, Flora Sanchez, Bertha and Elena Montoya and one step-daughter, Melanie DeAguero.
He is survived by his wife, Rosario Montoya; four brothers, Manuel Montoya, Chimayo, Salomon, Peoñia, Colo., David Montoya and Leroy Montoya, all of La Puebla; six sisters, Maria Vigil, Eufelia Martinez, Modesta Padilla, JoAnn Vigil of La Puebla, Carmen Vigil, Sombrillo and Cande Romero, Leadville, Colo.; two step-sons and one step-daughter whom he raised as his own, Tony Romero, Harby DeAguero, and Mabel DeAguero-Gonzales, two grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A rosary was recited Dec. 1 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 2 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayó. Burial followed at La Puebla Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Peter DeAguero Jr., Jose and Marcos DeAguero, Norberto Gonzales and Ann Vargas.
Honorary pallbearers are Joseph Jacquez, Joe Baca and Gabriel Trujillo.