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Obituary For Braulio Arthur Montoya

Braulio Arthur Montoya, 49, a lifelong resident of Truth or Consequences, died in Las Cruces on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born on April 25, 1972 in Socorro, NM to Braulio A. and Etta A. (Young) Montoya.

Arthur was a veteran in the U. S. Navy serving in Desert Storm. He was employed at the T. or C. Elementary School and at Bullocks Grocery. Arthur was a member of the Williamsburg Fire Department. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his father, Braulio Montoya; children – Kayla and Phillip Zuni, Sammy and Jeremy Fleming, and Mario and Leslie Maez; siblings – Monica and Gorden Mishler, Norma Montoya, Carmen and Dwayne Howell, Eula and Chris Starke, William and Shenandoah Montoya, and Daniel and Sarah Montoya; nieces and nephews – Dustin Schamens, Kevin and Tansi Starke, Augusta Mishler, Dory Muncy, Joseph Mishler, Dedra and Jonathan Perez, Savannah and Josh Willoughby, Breahna Montoya, Evan Montoya, Allie Montoya, Gretchen Montoya, Hunter Montoya, and Shenetta Montoya; and great-nieces and great-nephews – Jonathan Perez, Ariella Perez, Sylvie Willoughby, Adalynn Malone, Laiken Starke, Karter Starke and Ashley Muncy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Etta Montoya; and his nephew, Jonathan.

Services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at the Sierra County Fair Barn officiated by Dusty Byers and David Bailey. Cremation will follow and inurnment will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Hillsboro Cemetery with Military Honors. Serving as Pallbearers will be William Montoya, Daniel Montoya, Joseph Mishler, Dory Muncy, Mario Maez, Evan Montoya, Benny Joe Smith, and Kevin Starke. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gorden Mishler, Chris Starke, Dwayne Howell, Hunter Montoya, Jonathan Perez, Joshua Willoughby, and Billy Neeley.

Guest Book

I'm Very Very Very Sad About The Loss Of This Awesome Amazing Great Wonderful Man... I Remember Alot Of Memories Of Him Coming Into Fast Stop or Me Going Into Bullocks... Art May You Rest in Paradise n Enjoy A New Life n Journey... Until We Meet Again Like You Always Said Don't Do Anything I Won't n I Said If I Do I'm Naming Him Art.... You Will Be Greatly Deeply Missed Sweetheart 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

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My deepest condolences to the family. I have so many fond memories of Art. When I moved to T or C in high school Art and his sister Eula we two of the kindest people and made me feel very welcomed. Rest In Peace Art and thank you for your service. Maureen Casey Peru

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Condolences to the family. May God be with all. Magdalena Buck

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Rest in Peace Art. My deepest condolences to the entire Montoya family. Karen Rix

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Rest easy my friend. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Beverly Armijo

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We sure will miss your smile and humor! Sending love and prayers to the entire family! Jason Belle Brooklynn & Ashton Garcia

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RIP Art! You were a wonderful brother in law, and your warm heart will always be appreciated by my family. I'm so glad I got to see you at Mario's wedding. Sending love and prayers to your entire family. Love, Janel and Dave Vogt

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