- Date Of Birth: September 11, 1937
- Date Of Death: March 30, 2019
- State: New Mexico
Emilia Montes Delgado, 81, of Silver City went into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Emilia was born in Silver City on September 11, 1937 to Louis B. Montes and Dionicia S. Montes. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister to all her family. Emilia enjoyed cooking, camping, watching her novelas, listening to music and spending time with her family. She will be missed dearly.
Emilia is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Antonio F. Delgado; two daughters, Patty Jaurequi (Alex), Judy Vasquez (Edward); two sons, Tony Delgado and James Delgado (Yolanda) all of Silver City.
She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; a special grandson, Isaac Delgado and a special granddaughter, Melissa Velasquez; her special dog, Butterscotch; ten brothers and sisters, Josie Ponce (Cruz) of Silver City, Antonia Castrillo of Tucson, AZ., Ramona Pena (Manuel) of Hurley, Henry Montes (Ruth) of Mesa, AZ., Jimmy Montes (Gloria) of California, Elsie Pacheco (Larry) of Chamita, NM., Margie Esqueda (Johnny) of Bayard, Virginia Gonzales (Willie) of Bayard, Mary Dorcheus of Silver City and Willie Montes (Mary) of Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Dionicia Montes; daughter, Yvonne Delgado; grandson, Isaiah Madrid; great-granddaughter, Ilyana Rose Lopez; sister, Teresa Lucero and brother Ignacio Montes.
