Roberto Arcenio Montoya

Roberto “Bob” “Honkers” “Bobo” “Stretch” Arcenio Montoya, 75, passed away at his Las Animas home on January 18, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1946, in Las Vegas, NM to Jose Rafael & Carmen Aurora Mary (Gonzales) Montoya.

Bob was an active member on the Las Animas Light & Power Board, Zoning Board, Commander of the Las Animas VFW, Honor Guard, high school mentor through the FFA, President of the Men’s Club at Meadows Golf Course in Littleton, donated financial awards to high school students, and was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Bob filled his days hunting, golfing, fishing, spending time with his family, friends and dogs.

He is survived by his sons, Bry (Katie) Jones and Brad (Corrie) Jones; grandchildren, Ryan, Cassidy, Cooper, Wyatt and Charly Jones; siblings, Carmelita (Joe L.) Gallegos, Tony (Tracey) Montoya and Henry (Chris and Susan) Montoya; several nieces and nephews survive; his former wife, Melanie Jones; and all of Bob’s many Las Animas friends that he considered family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Rafael & Aurora Mary Montoya, and his brother, Frank Montoya.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Ft. Lyon National Cemetery. Military honors by the Las Animas VFW, Post #2411

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Las Animas VFW, Post #2411

Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.