Gilbert Montoya

April 18th 1925 – March 12th 2019 Gilbert Montoya Sr. A resident of Las Vegas, N.M., passed on to his heavenly reward, according to his faith, on March 12th, 2019. He was born on April 18th, 1925, in Chaperito, N.M., to Livorio and Miquelita Montoya (Nee Apodaca). He was preceded in death, by his parents Livorio and Miquelita Montoya, Brother, Manuel Montoya, Sisters, Eloisa Polaco (Tomas), Estefanita Montoya (Macedon), son, Gilbert Montoya Jr., nephew, Gerald Polaco, Brother, Pat Gomez, Manzanola Colorado. He is survived by the love of his life, Rosita Montoya (Nee, Crespin, Wife), daughter, Miquelita Montoya, granddaughter, Margaret Gonzales (John), Nieces and nephews, Isabel Troncoso, Anthony Lucero, Christine Slade, Frank Montoya, adopted family, Carl and Yolanda. Family from Manzanola Colorado, Suzie Gomez (Pat), David Gomez, Anthony Gomez (Alice), Jackie Denney (Brent), Goddaughter, MaryAnn Trujillo (Albert), numerous other relatives, nephews, nieces, and many many friends. As a young man he was rambunctious, but in control. He lived a long life, well lived. In his younger days, he lived a good part of his life in Colorado and surrounding states. Especially, in Manzanola Colorado, where he formed a second family with Pat and Suzie Gomez, and family. He returned to Las Vegas, N.M. He married the love of his life, Rosita Crespin, raised a son, daughter, and granddaughter. Even though his education was limited to the 3rd grade, he had the capacity and wisdom of being self-taught to gain employment with a local gas company and remained through the changes that occurred until his retirement of over 40 years, the final being Ferrell Gas. He was a licensed service man and gas truck driver. A Rosary will be recited on Saturday, March 23, 2019, 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows, 403 Valencia Street, Las Vegas NM with the Funeral Mass following at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place at a later date. Honorary pallbearers are family, friends, and neighbors. As per his request, cremation will take place under the direction of the Rivera Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Espanola, NM.