In Loving Memory of Vidal “Monty” Montoya

Vidal “Monty” Montoya, passed away May 29, 2016 at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, CO at the age of 100.
He was born in Engleville, CO to Antonia (Lonteen) an Donaciano Montoya.
He attended area schools before joining the United States Army where he proudly served his country for two tours. The first tour was in peacetime where he trained horses for the Horse Drawn Infantry. Monty’s second tour was during WWII where he served as a Corporal in the Rhineland Central Europe Theatre as a Forward Observer. He was a recipient of the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.
Vidal then returned home where he attended TSJC, graduating as class Valedictorian and receiving an AA Degree in Building Trades.
He was a master carpenter, working with various construction companies until his retirement. He also was a rancher, a way of life he loved.
He served as President of the Local Carpenters Union.
In October, 1954, Vidal was united in marriage to Evangeline Crespin in Trinidad CO.
He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He took great pride in being a Boy Scout leader for many years.
He was a man of strong conviction and faith and was a member of the LDS Church.
Monty was a true American and family man who will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Preceding him in death are parents, Antonia and Donaciano Montoya, beloved wife Evangeline Montoya, children, Bruce, Theodore, Vanalee, Carlos and George, grandson Timothy Pacheco, 5 sisters and 7 brothers.
Survivors are children,Joyce Pacheco, Pueblo, CO, Pat (Betty) Montoya, Hoehne, CO, Bernard (Tammy Ann) Montoya, Aurora, CO, Therese(Robert) Goletz, Sibley, Louisiana, Levi (Kimberly) Montoya, Trinidad, CO, Julie (Mark) Miller, Elgin, South Carolina, Heather (Ryan) Morrow, Highlands Ranch, CO, 31 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 26 great great grandchildren, brothers Kelly Montoya, Michael Montoya, sister Toni Mae Bloomquist, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Monday from 3PM-7PM at the Comi Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10AM at the Comi Chapel.
Interment will follow at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery, with graveside services conducted by Ft. Carson Honor Guard.
Active pallbearers for Monty will be his first male born grandsons which are John Sonny Pacheco, Shawn Montoya, Joshua Montoya, Jacob Montoya, Tristan Morrow, Aaron Goletz and Gage Montoya.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.