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Samuel Montoya Obituary

Samuel Montoya Jr. 39, of Tucson, AZ passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Samuel was born on October 26, 1970. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Montoya Sr; his paternal grandfather, Gorgonio Montoya; maternal grandmother, Julia Escalante; and uncles, Nathaniel Escalante and Ronald Escalante. He is survived by his sons, Lawrence and Cordero Montoya; and daughter, Samantha Montoya of Tucson, AZ. Also by his mother, Blanche Montoya; and stepfather, John Rivera of Tucson, AZ; brothers, Mario Henry of Tucson, AZ, Gabriel and Enrique Montoya of Yuma, AZ, Daniel Montoya of Phoenix, AZ; and sisters, Guillermina Montoya of Yuma, AZ and Adreana Montoya of San Diego, CA; also by paternal grandfather, Jacob Escalante and maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Montoya; uncles and aunts, Benjamin and Patty Escalante, Richard and Sandy Gutierrez, Frank and Sheila Espino; uncle, Randall Carillo; aunt, Connie Derma and Tia Serena Escalante; also uncles and aunts, Ruben and Donna Montoya, Jaime and Tammy Montoya and Wayne and Mary-Lou Vann; also by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Samuel graduated from Baboquivari High School in 1989. Samuel served our country proudly as a United States Marine for four years and was honorably discharged as a veteran of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Funeral Services will be held at New Life Church of God, 330 W. Nebraska St. Tucson, AZ on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. followed by all night wake held at San Xavier District Center. A sunrise burial will take place at the San Xavier Mission Cemetery on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 6:00 a.m. Our beloved Samuel will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 23, 2010.

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A good friend

June 26, 2011

"Amazed," always.

E. Estrada Mesa

July 30, 2010

Sam was a great friend,person and boss. We shared a lot of laughs while working together that I will cherish for a very long time. I thank him for his service to our country. Rest in peace Sam and may GOD bless you!

Laura Hundt

July 24, 2010

Sam had such a good heart. You will be missed. God Bless.

ALEXANDER GARCIA

July 24, 2010

TO THE MONTOYA FAMILY SAM WILL BE DEARLY MISSED AND THOU WE BARELY KNEW EACH OTHER I MET HIM THREW ESPERANZA EN ESCALANTE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED,MY FELLOW VETERAN YOU DID YOUR COUNTRY GOOD MAY GOD PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND SHALL YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

Priscilla Flores

July 23, 2010

Sam, where shall I begin? First I'd like to thank you for your friendship, your kind words and wisdom, for serving our country and helping watch over my children when they needed an extra hand. You were always a good person to my girls, helped me out many a time as we were neighbors and became friends. I am happy to say our families became close and that they remember you with the happiest of memories! I will miss you, we all will. May you find peace. Thank you again for everything...Our prayers go out to your family and your three beautiful children.

Lori Kiefer

July 23, 2010

Sam will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Melissa Scott Antone

July 23, 2010

I worked with Sam at DDC. Over the years of working together, he became a good friend. Thinking back I can only recall good memories and many many laughs! Rest in peace my friend. My prayers are with Sam's family.

Aurora Quiñones

July 23, 2010

1 Thessalonians 4:15 I can tell you this directly from the Lord: We who are still living when the Lord returns will not rise to meet Him ahead of those who are in their graves. v17 Then, together with them, we who are still living and remain on the earth will be caught up on the clouds to meet the Lord....
Our prayers are with you. May God comfort you and encourage you at this time.
Jeremy Quiñones & family

July 23, 2010

On behalf of Leathernecks M/C, Bloodstripe Chapter, we wish to extend our respect and condolences to the family and friends of our Marine Brother, Samuel Montoya Jr. Semper Fi Brother.

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