Charles Anthony Montoya

     Charles Anthony Montoya, Sr. passed away on November 3, 2024 at Steven’s Gulch in Paonia, Colorado. He was 70 years old.

     Rosary services will be held on Monday, November 11,2024 at 6:00 pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church followed by graveside services at Mesa View Cemetery in Delta. A meal will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Parish Hall.

     Charles Montoya, Sr. was born on November 24, 1953 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Adela Y. Padilla and Salomon E. Montoya. He grew up in New Mexico.

     Charles met Erma Gayle Montoya on September 22,1973. They celebrated 48 years together.

    Charles and Erma made their way to Delta County making Delta, Colorado their home. He has been a resident of the Western Slope for 49 years. His chosen career path was an Electrician. When not working, he enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and listening to his New Mexico Spanish stations while relaxing drinking his beers and lastly spending time with family and friends.

     Charles is survived by his children, Karen Maureen Sherwood of Grand Junction, Juanita (Jesse) Salazar of Delta, Charlene Montoya of Grand Junction and Charles Anthony Montoya, Jr. of Delta, his eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; as well as Dora Segura and family. Charles is also survived by his siblings, Barbara Murphy of Montrose, Andy Montoya of Colorado Springs, Gilbert (Diane) Montoya of Arizona, Theresa (Allen) Snider of Paonia and Phyllis (PJ) Pene of Hotchkiss, Pene Montoya of Arizona and Teresa (Montoya) of Las Vegas, Nevada and numerous nieces and nephews.  

     Charles was preceded in death by both parents, Adela and Salomon Montoya, his spouse, Erma Montoya and his brothers, Gerald, Jesse and Dennis Montoya, his brother-in-law, Patrick Murphy and a grandson, Isaac Gallegos.