Jesse R. Montoya,
born on October 25, 1967 and passed away on March 11, 2009 at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. He was originally of La Puebla but resided in Paonia, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his brother Gerald Montoya. He is survived by his parents Salomon and Adella Montoya of Paonia, Colorado. Brothers, Charlie Montoya and wife Erma of Delta, Colorado, Andy Montoya of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Gilbert Montoya and wife Diane, Dennis Montoya and wife Pennie both of Gilbert, Arizona. Sisters, Barbara Murphy and husband Pat of Montrose, Colorado, Theresa Snider and husband Allen of Paonia, Colorado and Phyllis Penne and husband Patrick of Hotchkiss, Colorado. Aunts and Uncles: Maria Vigil, Eufelia Martinez, Modesta Padilla, Leroy Montoya, David Montoya and wife Berna, Joanne Vigil and husband Tito all of La Puebla. Manuel Montoya and wife Joan of Chimayo, Candy Romero of Santa Cruz, Carmen Vigil of Sombrillo, Edna Schutz and husband Bill of White Rock, Helen Salazar and husband Napoleon, Esther Martinez and husband Joe of El Quache. Ernestine Edmonds and husband Riley, Gary and wife Vickie of Alcalde, Rafelita Martinez and husband Belarmino of Española. Pete Padilla and wife Sally, Frank Padilla and wife Mary of Ranchitos. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Memorial fund at North Fork Bank in Paonia, CO • PO Box 1806, Paonia, CO 81428.