Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya

Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Salvador (Chito) Montoya, children, Antonio Ida, Salvador, David, Samuel and Theresa, Fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Growing up with four brothers and one sister, as the oldest, she became a role model for all. In the year 1949-1950 while attending Jefferson High School, she was elected most beautiful and football sweetheart, while still being active in sports such as tennis. She was able to take home 2nd place in the state tournament held in Austin, TX She was also an active participant in the student council, Court of Hearts, Nurses Aid Club and the Homemakers of America. She then became a part of and retired from the EPISD and worked avidly for the Clardy E.S., Henderson M.S., and Jefferson H.S. PTA. Working for the school district, she became so accustomed to meeting new people and seeing new faces that she later sought out part time employment at the Cielo Vista Wal-Mart where she resigned due to medical reasons. She always devoted the majority of her time to politics. She was the president/secretary/treasurer of the Mexican American Democratic Party of El Paso. She was also a judge and precinct chairperson of precinct 82 for over 30 years as well the campaign manager for both Walter Mondale and Joe Olvera. She was also a very active participant in many other political campaigns. She was then inducted into the El Paso County Democratic Party Hall of Fame. Shortly thereafter, she invested some of her time becoming a real estate agent. In addition to actively endorsing the Democratic Party she found time to proudly support her son’s motorcycle club, The Blacktop Jesters. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 and 8:30 am - 2 pm Friday, September 4, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Vigil will be at 7 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be on Friday September 4, 2009 at 2:30 pm at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home - East.