Lydia R Montoya

Lydia Romero Montoya

Our beloved mother, Lydia, 92, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 surrounded by her family at home. She was born June 4, 1923 to Frank Romero and Julia Vigil. Lydia married Rudy Hernandez, they were married for 25 years, later divorced. In 1973 she married Bonifosio Montoya in Elko, NV, for 26 years.

She worked at Hill AFB, UT, Weber Club and Ogden City School District. She was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Lydia was an excellent cook, had her own restaurant (Momacita's) in Roy, UT, for 10 years. She enjoyed Wendover, shopping with the girls, traveling and spending time with all of her children, sharing stories.

Lydia is survived by her 5 children, Ed Duran (Diane), Frances Chavez (Manuel), Tom Hernandez, Marie Ninfa Barnett (Brian), Julie Archuleta (Paul); 2 sisters, Viola Armigo, Bertha Salazar (Tom); 5 stepchildren, LeRoy, Sunny, Jeff, Vickie and Pam.
Lydia was a loving mother and grandmother to 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonifosio; her parents; son, Eugene Hernandez; sister, GeorgeAnna Vigil; brother, Manuel Vigil; and stepson, Walter Montoya.

The family wishes to thank Comfort Keepers, especially Ashy for the dedication and care of our mother.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4050 S 3900 W, West Haven at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015. A gathering for family and friends will be held Thursday, September 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 S 1900 W, Roy with a service to follow at 8 p.m.

Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
September 10, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceSt. Mary's Catholic Church
4050 South 3900 West
West Haven, UT
September 11, 2015
8:00 AM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
September 11, 2015