Anthony David Montoya

Anthony David Montoya, 63, passed away on Wednesday January, 13th, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father: Manuel Lane Montoya and his best friend: T-Rex.

Anthony is survived by his mother: Darlene Katherine Carr; brothers: Mikey, Adam, Sonnyboy (Manuel Jr.) and his wife Sue; sisters: Shari, Stacy and her Wife Denise; children: Anthony, Matthew, Leandra and her Husband Ray; grandchildren: Dominic, Christopher, Jayden, Josiah and Elijah; as well as his ex-wife and dear friend Jadie.

David was a 14 year resident of Canon in Jemez, where his heart and soul will always remain. He had may talents that he shared with everyone. He was a cowboy, a carpenter, an inventor, and a gold metal winning ferrier, among MANY other things. David was s Son, a Brother, a Father, a Grandpa, an Uncle and a Friend. he will be dearly missed by many.

May Our Father open the gates to His Kingdom and greet him with mercy.

Rest in peace David, We Love You Always! COWBOY UP!!!!!

Due to COVID Restrictions David's Life Celebration will be PRIVATE.

Letters From Our Hearts

Leandra Aragon

Dad was always on the go, always doing something, fixing this, creating that, a true outdoorsman.  He even coached my softball team.  He liked being a jockster with me.  I remember him asking me to smell a package of tortillas, smaking me in the face with them when I went to smell and then running away in the grocery store laughing like a little child.  His laugh was so unique I can hear him laughing still.  He loved all animals and being on the family ranch where he felt whole and loved so much.  He was proud of everything he had.  Dad was a strong stubborn man but that's what made him who he was.  He was a man of few words as he never wore sensitive emotions on his sleeves and no matter the mistakes he made he loved very deeply.  You could see his love when he watched his children and his grand babies a sight I know I'll miss but cherish for the rest of my life.  There is so much dad left unsaid too many people; so much love left unspoken – a mistake I won’t make with my kids. Dad, if you can hear me, I love you, I forgive you, and I forgive me…

Mathew Montoya

He was sarcastic, he was stubborn, he was an asshole he was a hard worker, he was a mountain man, he a was a good friend and he was my dad. He taught me more than I give him credit for. I can’t begin to explain how different our camping trips will be without him. We weren't as close as I would've liked, but I still have good memories of him laughing his distinct laugh with that big smile, after being the smart ass that he was. I wouldn't be who I am without the years spent with my dad. I know he was ready to be with my grandpa and now that their together, I know they're drinking some beers together, cruising in a boat,  fishing, listening to music and talking about all of us down here. I will forever cherish the last fathers day we spent together when he was as healthy as he could be, and excited to spend the weekend with all of us for one last special memory. The last thing my Dad said to me was that he loved me very much, and to tell his grand babies that he loved them. This was only 3 days before God took him home. I thank God for those last words. I love you Dad, and I will miss you.

Darlene Carr

David was my oldest child.  And all firstborns have a special place in their Mother's heart.

Sometimes I get so wrapped up in my life, I forget to let my children know how much they mean to me

David knew I loved him and he will be thought of often with love and thanks to God .

To the Moon and Back .

Your MOM

Shari Montoya

If you're like me you're in disbelief that David is actually gone...he really died on January 13, and we will never see him again, at least not in this life.  He was a man of faith, and I have no doubt that I will see him again in heaven.  I miss my big brother deeply, way more than I could have imagined.  There are 6 of us kids in this Montoya family, and I'm fortunate to say that we really love each other and have a unique connection that binds us together whether we're near or far away.  Sure we've had some good arguments and even literal fights, but there was never a time that we didn't value the meaning of brother and sister and what it meant to be there for each other in a time of need (and David needed a lot, LOL).  As I reflect back on the memories I have of David I feel so many emotions.  Without going into any details, as much as David was difficult to understand and be around, he was just as loving and giving in return.  From the beginning to the end he lived his life his way, and I know that he made choices that he regretted because he said so.  David was a rebel, stubborn as a bull, yet kind, a decent cook, sometimes silly, and he could do anything he set his mind to.  He was a hard worker (a family trait), and he started his career in carpentry working for Mudd Brothers, things took off from there for him.  He has left his mark on so many businesses and homes across states, and I'm lucky to have some marks of his workmanship in my home.  He loved working with his hands. I can still see and hear him with so much pride showing me the furniture, bird houses, walking sticks, and jewelry he made.  He was creative and loved repurposing old wood.  He was so proud of the work he had done on his home in Jemez...it has the special markings of David.  My heart is shattered to know that he will not be there to enjoy our family land in Jemez together.  And my heart is at peace to know that he is not suffering anymore, he has gone home, he is healed, and above all, he is happy!!

Stacy Montoya

What can I say about my brother David? Well quite a bit actually. First of all anyone who knew him knows he was a stubborn pain in the ass, and anyone who knew him also knew he would have given you the shirt off his back if you needed it. When he loved he loved hard. sometimes David could make it hard to love him. He gave a lot and he took a lot. If you were his friend then you were one of the lucky ones because he was loyal to a fault.  David would do the Smallest of things and made them feel so filled with heart and love, because it was! He didn’t Say it a lot but he showed it.  David would make a pot of menudo filled with love. David would drop it all to help you, build a fence, burry a dog (a body). HEHE!!!  David would get fire wood ready for you so you could have an amazing camp fire. Everybody knows the Montoya’s like their fire. We have all taken part in one of Davids famous bomb fires. David had a way of making people feel comfortable and made many friends over the years. But david was one of my BEST! I had the fortune to spend a lot of time with David. For many Years we worked together, and David taught me many things. I will always have a Little David siting on my shoulder pushing me through all my tough projects. I am eternally grateful for the courage and confidence that He has instilled in me. I know he didn’t say it a lot, but know I impressed him and he was proud of me.. He knew he did the job my Dad entrusted him with when the student became the teacher. Best Big brother a little sister could ask for. David would have done anything for Me and I For Him. I am truly going to miss him, and my heart will never be the same. I love you. Rest in Peace find your Joy. Jemez is going to be empty without you.

Jadie Brown

I first met David at one of Christy's weddings