Steve A Montoya

Steve A Montoya obituary

Steve A Montoya

Steve Montoya Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverside Funeral Home - Albuquerque on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Steve Adam Montoya passed away on July 20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 22, 1958, to Paul and Toni Montoya in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his father Paul. Steve is survived by his wife Trena, daughters Sarah Florez, husband John Florez, Stephanie Montoya and Samantha Simon, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother Toni Montoya, brothers Leonard Montoya, Alan Montoya, sisters Ann Gonzales, Susan Montoya and Frances Santisteven, many nieces and nephews as well as many relatives within the Montoya and Valdez families. Steve was a member of the Local 114 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for many years. During his latter working years he and Trena traveled across the country as a travel UA member as a pipefitter which he loved. Being the storyteller that he was, he had many stories to tell about his work and the people he met along the way. He made many friends. Steve (Papa to his grandchildren) will be greatly missed. Services for Steve, will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 1400 Arenal Rd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105

Rosary will begin at 830. Mass to follow.

Pallbearers are the Grandsons, Cruzito Florez and Julian Gomez.

Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, 87107 on August 13th at 11am.

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