Frank R. Montoya Obituary
The memory of Frank R. Montoya of Antonito, Colorado, who passed away on December 9, 2024 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eva Helen Pacheco (Joe) and Jose Valois Montoya (Sharon); his child Carmen L. Montoya; his granddaughter Destiny A. Montoya; his brothers, Gilbert "Hapo" Montoya, Gabriel Montoya, Joseph B. Padilla and Gary Andrew Padilla; and his great-nephew Dre Padilla.
He is survived by: his wife Carmen L. Montoya of Antonito, CO; his children, Frankie Bobby Montoya of Guadalupe, CO, Renee Quintana (Jon) of La Jara, CO, Lucille Strong (Matthew Chacon) of Antonito, CO and Destanaya Quintana of Antonito, CO; his grandchildren, Kayla Montoya (Ory Quintana) of Brighton, CO, Shantai Vela (Jose Taylor) of Antonito, CO, Andre Martinez (Domeneek) of Alamosa, CO, Brandi Medina (Daniel) of Sanford, CO, Marty Richardson (Pardise Archuleta) of LaJara, CO, Kiara Quintana of Lajara, CO, Jeremy Guereña of Chandler, AZ, Justin Montoya (Emily) of Chandler, AZ, Jacob Guereña (Ashley) of Chandler, AZ, Louis Strong (Santiana) of Albuquerque, NM, Tianna Strong of Chandler, AZ, Jennai Montoya (Matt Jiron) of Antonito, CO, Alejandro "AJ" Ponce of Antonito, Frankie Montoya, Bobby Montoya, Christopher Velasquez of LaJara, CO, Alexandria Nuanes (Roberto) of Thorton, CO and Gabriella Montoya of LaJara, CO; his siblings, Arlene "Christine" Jenks (Ewing) of Leaburg, OR, Lorraine Padilla of Antonito, CO, Deborah Rivera (Timothy) of Grand Junction, CO, Candelaria Lopez (Jose) of Hughson, CA, Alecia Corona (Reynaldo) of Turlock, CA and John Padilla (Terri) of Antonito, CO; and his close friend Stephen Flowers. He is also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Cristo El Rey Assembly of God Church. The inurnment was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at the same location.
