Rita Tapia Montoya

Rita Tapia Montoya, age 79, born in Chilili, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered into the presence of her Savior on November 30, 2024. Rita is survived by her child, Arleen Montoya-Anaya and husband Romulo; grandchildren, Estevan Montoya and wife Eileen, Vanessa Tapia, Veronica Trujillo and husband Joe; eight great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; siblings, Justo Tapia, and Lugie Gallegos and husband Henry. Rita is preceded in death by her sons, Richard Tapia and Ralph Montoya; parents, Demetrio and Sesaria; siblings, Sally Tapia Acosta, Maryann Chavez, Erminda Tapia, and Tommy Tapia. 

Rita had a giving heart and it was demonstrated in her actions of offering her home for people to stay while they were needing help. She loved babies, children and animals, from puppies to pink piglets. Known to be a little feisty, she always stood her ground. She had a hard life with many medical and health problems, but she never let it stop her from hard work and serving others. She was active in her church and helped clean it until she was physically unable. In her final days, she still demonstrated love and expressed care for young people.

Memorial service date and time for Rita is December 14, 2024, 11:00 AM at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. 

Graveside service will be in Spring of 2025 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Albuquerque, New Mexico.