Frank R. Montoya

Antonito Resident Frank Rueben Montoya “Papa” 73, was called home December 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born November 5, 1951 to Eva Helen Pacheco and Jose Valois Montoya in Lajara, CO. Frank is preceded in death by his parents Eva (Joe)Padilla, Joseph V (Sharon) Montoya, children: Carmen L. Montoya, Frankie B. Montoya, granddaughter Destiny A. Montoya, brothers: Gilbert “Hapo” Montoya, Gabriel Montoya, Joseph B. Padilla, Gary Andrew Padilla, and great nephew Dre Padilla. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carmen L. Montoya of Antonito, CO, son Frankie Bobby Montoya of Guadalupe, CO, daughters: Renee (Jon) Quintana of La Jara, CO, Lucille Strong (Matthew Chacon) of Antonito, CO, Destanaya Quintana of Antonito, CO, grandchildren: Kayla Montoya (Ory Quintana) of Brighton, CO, Shantai Vela (Jose Taylor) of Antonito, CO, Andre (Domeneek) Martinez of Alamosa, CO, Brandi (Daniel) Medina of Sanford, CO, Marty Richardson ( Pardise Archuleta) of LaJara, CO, Kiara Quintana of Lajara, CO, Jeremy Guereña of Chandler, AZ, Justin (Emily) Montoya of Chandler, AZ, Jacob (Ashley) Guereña of Chandler, AZ, Louis (Santiana) Strong of Albuquerque, NM, Tianna Strong of Chandler, AZ, Jennai Montoya (Matt Jiron) of Antonito CO, Alejandro "AJ" Ponce of Antonito , CO, Frankie Montoya, Bobby Montoya, Christopher Velasquez of LaJara, CO, Alexandria (Roberto) Nuanes of Thorton, CO, Gabriella Montoya of LaJara, CO, sisters Arlene "Christine" (Ewing) Jenks of Leaburg, OR, Lorraine Padilla of Antonito, CO, Deborah (Timothy) Rivera of Grand Junction, CO, Candelaria (Jose) Lopez of Hughson, CA, Alecia (Reynaldo) Corona of Turlock, CA, brother John (Terri) Padilla of Antonito, CO, best friend Stephen Flowers and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Frank's hobbies included: playing his guitar, traveling, fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren and family. Services for Frank will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Cristo El Rey Assembly of God Church in Antonito, CO with inurnment to follow at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit: romerofuneralhomes.com. The care of arrangements has been entrusted to Romero Valley Funeral Home of Alamosa.

Frank R. Montoya

November 5, 1951 - December 9, 2024