Gerard Ruben Montoya

Jerry Montoya

November 21, 1957 - September 29, 2019 

Jerry Montoya, 61, a life-long resident of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born to Benito and Dolores Montoya on November 21, 1957 and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ernesto and Antonia Montoya, maternal grandparents Luis and Eloisa Padilla, parents Benito and Dolores Montoya, brother Chris Montoya and great-niece Rebecca Maestas. 

He is survived by his aunt Nettie Maestas; uncle Johnnie Quintana; sisters Loretta Sena, Angela Montoya and Judy Montoya (partner Ralph); nephews Darren Lopez (partner Roberta), Brian Davis (partner Tammy) and Dominic Montoya; nieces Jessica Maestas (Larry) and Trisha Gallegos (Vincent); great-nieces Michaela, Amalia and DeAna; great-nephew Anthony; and many other relatives and friends. 

Jerry graduated from Santa Fe High School and New Mexico State University. He was employed by and retired from the State of New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue. He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and fishing with his friends. 

A Rosary will be recited at Rosario Chapel on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Rosario Cemetery. (Rosario Chapel and Cemetery are located at 499 N. Guadalupe Street in Santa Fe.) 

Serving as Pallbearers are Darren Lopez, Brian Davis, Dominic Montoya, Larry Maestas, Vincent Gallegos and Marcus Garcia. 

Jerry Montoya

November 21, 1957 - September 29, 2019 

Jerry Montoya, 61, a life-long resident of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born to Benito and Dolores Montoya on November 21, 1957 and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ernesto and Antonia Montoya, maternal grandparents Luis and Eloisa Padilla, parents Benito and Dolores Montoya, brother Chris Montoya and great-niece Rebecca Maestas. 

He is survived by his aunt Nettie Maestas; uncle Johnnie Quintana; sisters Loretta Sena, Angela Montoya and Judy Montoya (partner Ralph); nephews Darren Lopez (partner Roberta), Brian Davis (partner Tammy) and Dominic Montoya; nieces Jessica Maestas (Larry) and Trisha Gallegos (Vincent); great-nieces Michaela, Amalia and DeAna; great-nephew Anthony; and many other relatives and friends. 

Jerry graduated from Santa Fe High School and New Mexico State University. He was employed by and retired from the State of New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue. He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and fishing with his friends. 

A Rosary will be recited at Rosario Chapel on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Rosario Cemetery. (Rosario Chapel and Cemetery are located at 499 N. Guadalupe Street in Santa Fe.) 

Serving as Pallbearers are Darren Lopez, Brian Davis, Dominic Montoya, Larry Maestas, Vincent Gallegos and Marcus Garcia.