Benjamin Franklin Montoya

Dear Family, I met Admiral Montoya in 1988 in Sigonella, Sicily. I was deployed with the Navy Seabees NMCB SEVEN. I was the CO/XO yeoman. I remember my Commanding Officer giving me money to run to the Navy Exchange and purchase some cigars for the Admiral. I remember him eating breakfast with the enlisted men and he enjoyed hot sauce on his eggs. He was very sincere and cared about all the Seabees and sailors who served under his leadership. He was a good man. RIP

Dear Ginny and Family,
I've only just learned of Ben's passing. Ben and my Dad, Capt. Robert H. Nelson, CEC, USN, Ret. were trusted companions. Throughout my life on Guam and San Bruno, and Woodbridge, it seemed that Ben was always there, making my Dad's day a bit brighter. And even though Ben was 10 years younger than Dad (USNA '49), that never seemed to matter. I hope you see this note and know that my sisters and I will always hold dear our memories of Ben. May God bless you and your...

Dear Ginny:

My very, very belated and deepest condolences on the loss of your Benny.

I was Benny's first freshman roommate at Cal Poly in 1953...living in one of those old converted, wooden Army barracks. I am writing my memoirs and ran across Benny's passing in searching for some of my memories. I'm deeply saddened even tho I knew him such a short time. One never forgets his first college roommate!!!!!! (Especially someone so special as Benny...EVEN BACK THEN!) He...

To Ginny & Family,
I just learned of Ben's passing today from Art Hull a former co-worker at PNM. Please accept my deepest sympaties.
When I worked at PNM Ben selected me to be one of his aides. It was an experience of a life time including the traveling we did together. He was a perfect mentor. I regret not having kept in touch with Ben over the years and to have thanked him for the guidance he gave me and being an excellent role model. As his aide I could make mistakes that he...

Ginny, I was saddened to learn of Adm Montoya's passing. I remember you both very well and fondly from your years of association with USBA. Ben served as a member of our Board, and then as Chairman, from 1986-1993. His steady leadership was critical at a trying time in our company's history: our president M/Gen Bill Dietrich, USAF (Ret), passed away unexpectedly in '89, and Adm Montoya led the Board's search for a new president; Desert Shield/Desert Storm impacted our nation and our business;...

Admiral, your watch stands relieved, relieved by those you have trained, guided and lead. Admiral, you stand relieved sir, we now have the watch. Fair winds and following seas Admiral.

my deepes condolences i belive i was the last to see him in public as he was my guess at our reunion in september he definet ly shine his light on many a wonderfull time to pass during advent and in the coming of the lord birth many will miss him

My wife andI are so sad to hear of Ben's passing. Our sincerest condolences to Ginny and the family. Ben was my first classsman at the Naval Academy and we kept in touch over the years. I viewed Ben as the closest you could be to a perfect human being. He had it all: intelligence, athleticism, grace, humility and success. In addition to being a great pitcher and captain of the Navy team, he was an excellent student. Being in the top ten percent academically, he had the right to wear a...

So Sorry to hear of what has happened to Ben.
His dad and family used to visit in Downey CA
Very sid nd sorry for the family.

Victor Macias JR
520-568-0234