Romelio Montoya Sanchez

A rosary will be recited for Romelio Montoya Sanchez, 82, of Hagerman, NM at 7 pm Monday, November 4, 2013 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10 am Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Hagerman, NM. Burial to follow at Hagerman Cemetery, Hagerman, NM. He passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 in Lubbock, Tx. Visitation will be Monday, November 4, 2013 from 8am-8pm at the funeral home. Romelio was born to Eduardo Sanchez and Senaida Montoya Sanchez in San Patricio, NM on April 19, 1931. He loved his horse Cochise, enjoyed playing and singing music. He lovingly welcomed all family and friends with open arms and a special smile. He will be missed by all that knew him. Those left to share his memory are the mother of his children, Lilia Vallejos; his brother, Paul and Margaret Sanchez of Colorado Springs, CO; his sister, Cathy Johnson of Ruidoso, NM; his daughter, Mary Lujan of Roswell; his son, Orlando and Merlinda Padilla of Roswell; his daughter, Helen Saenz of Roswell; his son, Jimmy and Becca Sanchez of Hagerman; his daughter, Rachel and Danny Melendez of Roswell; his daughter, Susie and Gilberto Carrillo of Roswell; his daughter, Yolanda (Judi) Sanchez of Roswell; his son, Frank and Michelle Sanchez of Roswell; his daughter, Rebecca L. Sanchez of Roswell; 30 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; numerous nephews , nieces and cousins. Also surviving him are his special friends, Poncho Picas, Johnny Gutierrez and Bernie Cardenas. Romelio is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Senaida Sanchez; brothers, Ralph Miranda, Eduardo Sanchez, Jr, Manuel Sanchez, Henry Sanchez; his sisters, Ariopajita Sanchez, Marcofla Herrera, Margaret Regalado and Ester Valdez; his daughter, Delores Ann Sanchez , his grandson, Chris Lujan, Jr. and his son-in-law, Crescencio Lujan. Pallbearers will be Nick Joe Lujan, Louie Saenz, Raul Salazar, Danny Ray Melendez, Joshua Melendez, Orlando Padilla, Jr, Chris Lujan, Joe Lujan and Austin Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Laura Rivera, Delores Duran, Londie Padilla, Senaida Salazar, Crystal Lujan, Jamie Sanchez-Lopez, Natasha Perez and Lydia Delgado. A reception will follow at the Hagerman Community Center following services. Today another cowboy Has crossed the Pearly Gates He’s been a long time coming, Lord, Where your home for him awaits. We’ll sorely miss our old friend, Whose time has come to go. His friends and family grieve for him Because we loved him so. He loved the ranch, the cowboy life, The open sky and plains. His stories told of days gone by, Of progress and of change. He cherished his beloved book, And His family, But most of all he loved his Lord Who gives eternal life. So rest in peace, old friend, we pray, May the angels hold you tight. Until we join you heavenward, Sleep on in sweet Good Night !

Romelio Montoya Sanchez

April 19, 1931 - November 1, 2013