Benny Montoya

Benny F. Montoya went home to be with the lord & his beloved wife he missed dearly on March 1st, 2023. Benny was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico March 14, 1945. He was a retired State Employee and very proud he worked at the New Mexico Game & Fish, he was also a proud band and family member of Henry Ortiz & the J-J’s, playing many gigs.  Benny was proceeded in death by his wife Diana L. Montoya, son Benny Montoya Jr, Mother Lucy G. Montoya, Father Guadalupe Montoya, & brothers Jose Montoya, Vicente Montoya, Waldo Montoya, Manuel Montoya, Elijo Montoya and many other relatives.

He is survived by his daughter in- law Angela Montoya, granddaughter Charlene Ortega, (Grandson In-law Michael D. Ortega), Grandson Ronnie L. Montoya, (Granddaughter in-law Ashley Montoya), great grandchildren Johnella Montoya, Michael B. Ortega, Ronnie Rey Montoya, Johnny Rey Montoya, Darren Ortega.  Sisters: Amy , Isabelle Ortiz, Tesse Mascarenas, Angie Montoya, many sisters & brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Benny’s love for music made for amazing memories over a lifetime. From him playing in the band, to any family togethers with amazing food, music, dancing and fun. He would make sure his grandchildren practiced their singing for Christmas plays ensuring they had a drum from coffee cans, to taking them cruising and singing Christmas songs while showing them all the farolitos he had to put up on all the state buildings by him and their dad Benny Jr. during Christmas, Many Fishing & camping trips, and just plain spoiling his great grandchildren. As someone who was always working with his hands, he was always on the go, building or fixing something with Diana by his side, the both of them together taught their family what the meaning of life it truly means. Both Benny & Diana were avid northern New Mexico Casino hoppers during their retirement years and will be laid to rest together again.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church. A reception will follow at the St. anne Parish Hall and interment will follow the reception at 1:30pm at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 417 E Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe