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HUMBERTO MONTOYA, SR., 84 a lifelong resident of El Paso passed away January 20, 2010. He was born in Smeltertown on September 27, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Catalina Herrera Montoya; brother Isidro (Chilo) Montoya; and sister Josefina Robles. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Gloria Torres Montoya; sons Humberto Jr. (Lupe), Daniel, Martin (Vera), Carlos (Adrienne); and daughter Elsa Montoya Mariscal (Robert). He is also survived by his loving sister, Ramona Montoya Rodriguez; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Humberto was retired from Southwestern Portland Cement Co. after 38 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II where he served with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Black in the South Pacific. He was a Charter and lifelong member of the VFW Post 8782, and a member of the USS Kidd Association, Squadron 48. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Vigil Service will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 12 noon at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, 503 Hunter. Rite of Committal will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME www.hillcrestfuneralhome.org 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332.

Published in El Paso Times from January 23 to January 26, 2010