Josephing Angela Montoya Obituary (1934 - 2006)

Josephine A. Montoya SAN RAFAEL, CA - Josephine A. Montoya, 72 years old, passed away on July 15, 2006 in San Rafael, CA where she resided with her son, Sontos. She was born January 27, 1934 in Del Norte, CO, to Manuel R. and Carmen (Torres) Martinez, where she spent her childhood until they moved to Utah in the 1950's. She married Tranquilino (Frank) Montoya in 1955 and started a family. They were later divorced. She is survived by her five children, Geraldine (Geri) Montoya, Flamino (Flam) Montoya, Diane (Montoya) Alvarado, Gilbert Montoya and Tranquilino (Sontos) Montoya, Jr.; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers; Manuel M. and Joe R. Martinez and one sister, Casilda (Cathy) (Martinez) Maestas and a dear close friend, Ernie Maestas, husband of Cathy Maestas. She worked for Community Action and Hill Air Force Base. She enjoyed many hobbies, and was well known for her cooking, knitting, crochet, ceramics and crafts. She loved the outdoors especially camping. Josephine was a proud member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Ogden, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 20, 2006 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSt. Joseph's Catholic Church 514 24th Street Ogden, UT 84401 July 21, 2006 10:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 21, 2006