Joe "Ernie" Montoya

Mr Montoya was a wonderful teacher.I had the honor to have been chosen as a Banner girl my sophomore,junior,senior years at THS. He was a kind man and always encouraging. My dad Frank Mason, had great respect for Mr. Montoya and his hard work promoting music in schools and giving the gift of music in our lives Thank you Mr Montoya for all that you did at THS. The memory of you will always remain a blessing to me. My deep sympathy to your family, friends and countless students who were...

Ernie, Mr. Montoya was one of the nicest persons in my life since very young. He was respected by all of us. As an adult we served on the Friends of Historical Trinidad Board together. He was a good man with a gentle soul. He will be missed. RIP.