Samuel Montoya

Birth: Jan. 29, 1922 Flagstaff Coconino County Arizona, USA Death: Apr. 20, 2010

Samuel "Sammy" Montoya, 88, of Flagstaff, died April 20, 2010, at Loyalton Assisted Living under the care of his children and Hospice Compassus. He was born Jan. 29, 1922 in Flagstaff, to Atilano and Selfa (Sevedra) Montoya.

Some of his first jobs included working as a molder operator and grader. He entered into the U.S. Army in November 1942, where he was a laborer; he attained the rank of Pfc. Quartermaster Corps and he was a qualified sharpshooter. He served at Bismarck, Admirality Islands, New Guinea and the Philippines. His many decorations include a World War II Victory Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon with a bronze battle star and Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three bronze battle stars. He was honorably discharged in July 1945. He continued to support the armed services by being an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1709 and the American Legion Post 3.

Mr. Montoya was a well respected carpenter in Flagstaff for many decades. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and woodworking. He loved listening to music, but country and Mexican music were his favorites. Overall, his family was most important to his life.

Mr. Montoya is survived by his children, Delano "Lonnie" Montoya, of Flagstaff and Yolanda (Doug) Powell, of Phoenix; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Adrian (Grace) Jones, of Mesa; and numerous other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Montoya, in 1993; two sisters; and two brothers.

An evening vigil and holy rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m., with a funeral Mass on Monday at 10 a.m., both held at St. Pius X Center, 2257 E. Cedar Ave. Following services, he will be buried next to his wife at Citizens Cemetery, 1300 S. San Francisco St., in the veterans section.

Veteran honors will be rendered by his comrades and friends of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1709, American Legion Post 3, Marine Corps League, San Francisco Detachment 912, Scottish American Military Society Post 2000 and Military Order of Purple Heart, Dale E. Crick Post 793.

Condolences may be sent directly to the family or to Condolences@Lozanos-FlagstaffMortuary.com.

Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, a Veterans Funeral Care exclusive provider, is handling the arrangements.

Obituary published in the Arizona Daily Sun.

Burial: Citizens Cemetery Flagstaff Coconino County Arizona, USA

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Added: Apr. 23, 2010