Irene Morales, 70, a resident of Santa Clara NM has passed on July 4, 2018.

She was born to Louis Montoya Sr. and Eva Gutierrez on June 11, 1948.

Irene was raised in Blanco NM with her father and later moved to Santa Clara NM with her husband Jesus Morales.

She was a devoted, loving Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend to all who knew her.

She leaves behind a beautiful loving family that will miss her greatly. Irene was loved by her 6 children Ruben Lopez, Fernando Morales, Vicky and husband Robert Montenegro, Eva and husband Antonio Vela, Leticia Morales, Esmeralda and husband Raymond Garcia; her brothers and sisters - Louis and wife Lupe Montoya, Gloria and husband Polo Rodriguez, Catalina and husband Pedro Hernandez; her grandchildren - Jesus Morales, Anthony and wife Cynthia Rivas, Carlos Morales, Irene I. Morales, Fernando Angel Morales, Adriannia Morales, Micklo Morales, Caezar Morales, Nayo Santiago Morales, Esray Mariposa Garcia, Yaretzi Vela, Johnny Montenegro, Steven Montenegro, Christina Montenegro; her great-grandchildren - Jesus Morales Jr, Ezekiel Morales, MiReina Doiron, Anthony Jr Rivas, Karely Rivas, Emrea Montenegro, Uzziah Gallegos, Kiara Baker, Anthony Mitchell, Janai Mitchell, Aryana Kinnard and 3 great-grandchildren she didn't get a chance to meet but know she truly loved.

A Memorial Service for Irene will be held on Saturday July 14 at 3:00 p.m. at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Brother Abel Hernandez officiating.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.