Eddie "Wardo" Romero Montoya
September 6, 1946 — March 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eddie Romero Montoya “Wardo”, on Sunday March 17,2024 at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home in Tortugas, NM. Wardo was born in Hayward, California on September 6,1946 to Manuel and Minnie Montoya. He was the oldest child of five being the only son.
Wardo is survived by his lov...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eddie Romero Montoya “Wardo”, on Sunday March 17,2024 at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home in Tortugas, NM. Wardo was born in Hayward, California on September 6,1946 to Manuel and Minnie Montoya. He was the oldest child of five being the only son.
Wardo is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Frances. Their three children: Linda, Raymond and Michael. Eight grand-children: Jessica, Elissa, Rhealeen, Kaila, Jacob, Mathew, Erica and Mia. Two Great-Grandchildren: Jenayah and London. Four sisters, Crucita, Mary, Norine and Annie, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and God children. Wardo was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Minnie Montoya, and two loving children Eddie Jr and Michelle.
Wardo joined the United States Army in 1966 and served his country proudly. He worked for Phelps Dodge in the mines in Morenci, Arizona for 10 years, moving back to his home town to retire from the City of Las Cruces. Wardo was an active dedicated member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. You would normally hear him on Thursday nights, calling bingo numbers patiently waiting for I-22 “Deucey Deucey” and do a little whistle. He was a member of the Tortugas cemetery crew, American Legion and a frequent visitor of any surrounding casino. If Wardo wasn’t at a sporting event supporting his grand children, you could find him sitting in front of the TV watc...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eddie Romero Montoya “Wardo”, on Sunday March 17,2024 at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home in Tortugas, NM. Wardo was born in Hayward, California on September 6,1946 to Manuel and Minnie Montoya. He was the oldest child of five being the only son.
Wardo is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Frances. Their three children: Linda, Raymond and Michael. Eight grand-children: Jessica, Elissa, Rhealeen, Kaila, Jacob, Mathew, Erica and Mia. Two Great-Grandchildren: Jenayah and London. Four sisters, Crucita, Mary, Norine and Annie, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and God children. Wardo was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Minnie Montoya, and two loving children Eddie Jr and Michelle.
Wardo joined the United States Army in 1966 and served his country proudly. He worked for Phelps Dodge in the mines in Morenci, Arizona for 10 years, moving back to his home town to retire from the City of Las Cruces. Wardo was an active dedicated member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. You would normally hear him on Thursday nights, calling bingo numbers patiently waiting for I-22 “Deucey Deucey” and do a little whistle. He was a member of the Tortugas cemetery crew, American Legion and a frequent visitor of any surrounding casino. If Wardo wasn’t at a sporting event supporting his grand children, you could find him sitting in front of the TV watching his Denver Broncos.
A viewing will be held, Thursday March 21,2024 at 4:30pm, rosary to follow at 6:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 3600 Parroquia Street in Tortugas. Funeral mass will be held Friday March 22,2024 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial to be followed at Tortugas Cemetery with full military honors. Serving as Pallbearers will be Raymond Montoya, Michael Montoya, Jacob Padilla, Mathew Montoya, Lou Montoya, and A.J. Marquez. Honorary pallbearer London Edward. The services will be officiated by Fr. Valentine.
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