LAMONTE “MONTIE” ROSS LEWIS THEDFORD, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Montie was born April 6, 1959 in Linwood, CA to Grady and Edna Lou (Altenbrand) Lewis. Montie was a lifelong resident of Moriarty. He went to Moriarty High School, was a childhood member of NM Junior Rodeo Association and an all-round loved man. Montie is survived by his brothers, Rick Thedford of Vinton, TX and Chris Thedford of Indianola, OK; sister, Trisha Thedford of Lake Paris, CA; nephews, Timmy Means, Tanner Thedford and Levi Thedford; and niece, Michelle Burge. A Memorial Service will be held at his home, 1 Alalka Court in Echo Ridge, Moriarty, NM from 4:00 to 5:00 on Saturday, September 8, 2012.