Cornelio Montoya Jr.

Cornelio Montoya Jr., 71, passed away Aug. 9, 2018, at his home in Green River surrounded by his family.

He was a resident of Green River for 32 years and is a former resident of Granger.

Montoya was born on July 29, 1947, in Taos, N.M., the son of Cornelio Montoya and Barbara Gonzales.

He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1966 graduate of the Rock Springs High School.

Montoya married Lydia Lovato, Aug. 19, 1967, in Rock Springs.

He served in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War.

Montoya worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years and he later retired as a section foreman in June of 2005.

He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Montoya enjoyed spending time with family, camping, fishing and playing games with his family during gatherings.

Survivors include his parents; Barbara Montoya of Rock Springs and Cornelio Montoya and wife Clara of Fort Bridger; his wife, Lydia Montoya of Green River; three sons, Chris Montoya and wife Rosa of Lubbock, Texas, Mike Montoya and wife Melissa of Rock Springs and Ronnie Montoya and wife Melissa of Salt Lake City; one brother, Raymond Montoya of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Josh Montoya, Jordan Montoya, Vincent Montoya, Jennifer Petties, Ashley Ortiz, Samantha Revilla and Rilee Ridgers-Montoya; 16 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Dee McBurney; two uncles, Raymond Montoya and Chad McBurney.

Following cremation, a Mass of Christian burial took place Tuesday. Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.