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 🤣 on October 2nd. I was 18 . We married 4 yrs later. Our daughter was born before then. He had just came back from a Jemez weekend branding cows and sitting around the fire getting drunk I'm sure. Anyway he was asleep in the waiting room for all of my hard labor and after having Leandra, watching him hold her and the look in his eyes, I knew then, even though he didn't show it, he would never love another female the way he loved her. I wanted him to go home so I could rest but he wouldn't leave.  When I went into labor with Matthew, he was at work and said his lower back was hurting him all day. I was secretly thrilled about that. He got to be in there for all the pain. He said he thought I was going to break his hand. Didn't know a woman could be that strong.

We had some really good times going to the lake for Father's day every year. One time he was fishing by himself in the dark and he comes running up and all you could hear was this giggly laugh until he came into view. He caught the biggest fish ever.

We spent many more years together and although our marriage didn't last, the last several years, we became good friends. He helped me out several times at my house. I'm still missing a small piece of trim he forgot to put on in one of the rooms. I think I'll leave it that way. I'm very grateful to him and all of the family that my children never had to choose which side they were going to spend holidays with. They had both their parents there laughing and talking and enjoying the holiday or special occasion. That shows the love that he had for Leandra and Matthew . We all went and spent last Father's day with him in Jemez. He was so surprised and so happy and I got to be a part of a wonderful memory the kids will cherish forever.

AJ Montoya

Anthony OR uncle David rather is my uncle and Godfather that played an influential part in my life as a mentor in both "good" and "bad" times. We have both been through some things, but he always picked himself up and moved forward and helped guide me...in times when I did not know if I would be able to continue. He is a man's man, a cowboy if you will, that always had a bravado and a strength about him. I loved his confidence and how he could "do anything”, it seemed. I've witnessed his successes and am super proud that he showed me what is possible with hard work. He played hard and worked harder, sometimes vice versa, but either way he showed me that you still handle your business. Now nobody in the world is perfect, but I'm blessed to have had him in my life. Uncles/Aunts are definitely under sold influences in our lives but the fact remains he played a pivotal role in my father’s, and aunt’s upbringing and look how amazing you all are! I pray God receives David's soul with open arms and mercy over judgement, since he loves all the sheep in his flock. Thank God the sheep that gets lost in a group of 100 is still just as valuable and loved as the other 99 when he finds his way back to the shepherd. I know in my heart he is up there with Grandpa Manuel watching over us now. Able to live free of pain of any kind.

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