Antonio Teofilo Montoya

Antonio "Tony" Montoya

Antonio Montoya passed away on March 26, 2017. He was born on June 3, 1943 to Raynaldo and Adelaida Lujan Montoya in Chama, New Mexico. He went to Catholic school in Lumberton, New Mexico and Weber State College.

He married Frances Montoya in 1972 in Elko, Nevada. They had 8 children and were married for 45 years.
Antonio enjoyed kayaking, fishing and camping. He cared for his friends during their times of need. He was a handyman and jack of all trades. He retired from Hill Air Force Base as an Aircraft Electrician. He was proud of his own brand of "Montoya Wine". He was a very thoughtful man and loved his family.

He is survived by his wife; children; Loretta Montoya, Corina (Tony) Archuleta, JoAnn (Creed) Montoya-Ricks, Anthony Montoya, Audrey (Marino) Talamante, Trudy Montoya, Genevieve (Jon) Romero, and Sonia Torres (who is like a daughter to him); brothers; Andy Montoya and Robert Montoya; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter; Liza Gonzales; and his brother; Ross Montoya.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Inspiration Hospice and Homecare and Dr. Carl Gray for their care.

A Celebration of Life with a luncheon for family and friends will be on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Riverdale City Community Center, 4360 Parker Dr., Riverdale from 1 to 3 p.m.
Celebration of LifeRiverdale City Community Center
4360 Parker Dr.
Riverdale, UT 84405
March 30, 2017
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM