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In memory of
Elena "Helen" Nelda Montoya
September 22, 1944 - December 12, 2020
Sep 22, 1944 - Dec 12, 2020
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Elena "Helen" Nelda Montoya (Maiden name: DeLeon), 76 years of age passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Brighton, Colorado after a five day stay in the hospital battling COVID (Coronavirus) pneumonia.
Helen Montoya was born on September 22, 1944 to Bernardo and Enriqueta DeLeon in Zapata, Texas. In 1970 she met John Montoya, and they wed in 1971, going on to have two children, Stacy Chinea (daughter) and Christopher Montoya (son). She became …
Helen Montoya was born on September 22, 1944 to Bernardo and Enriqueta DeLeon in Zapata, Texas. In 1970 she met John Montoya, and they wed in 1971, going on to have two children, Stacy Chinea (daughter) and Christopher Montoya (son). She became …
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It breaks my heart that Helen is gone 💔 I got to know Helen living in Landmark over the past several years. She was a w…
It breaks my heart that Helen is gone 💔 I got to know Helen living in Landmark over the past severa…
It breaks my heart that Helen is gone 💔 I got to know Helen livi…
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What were Helen's favorite movies?
Movies based on true stories
Movies based on true stories
Movies based on true stories
What was Helen's favorite color?
Blue/teal
Blue/teal
Blue/teal
What were Helen's favorite ways to exercise?
Brisk walking and rebounding
Brisk walking and rebounding
Brisk walking and rebounding
What were Helen's favorite ways to spend free time?
Crocheting, sewing, crafts and trying new recipes, making smoothies and green juice …
Crocheting, sewing, crafts and trying new recipes, making smoothies and green juice drinks, re…
Crocheting, sewing, crafts and trying new recipes, making smoothies and green juice drinks, reading
Timeline
Born
September 22nd, 1944
Got married to John Montoya
December 16th, 1971
Fort Morgan, CO, USA
Had a child, Stacy Chinea
December 12th, 1972
Fort Morgan, CO, USA
Survived by
John Montoya
Husband
Stacy Chinea
Daughter
Jade Amber Montoya
Granddaughter
Francisca Vela
Sister
Beatriz Moncivais
Sister
Yolanda Lopez
Sister
Hugo DeLeon
Brother
Angel DeLeon
Brother
Carlos DeLeon
Brother
Irma Morrison
Niece
Diane Patino
Niece
Martha Ramos
Niece
Predeceased by
Juan DeLeon
Brother
Lauro DeLeon
Brother
Alejandro DeLeon
Brother
Olivia Ramos
Sister
Eliamar Wilson
Sister
Bernardo DeLeon
Father
Enriqueta DeLeon
Mother
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Cause of death
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Tabor-Rice Mortuary
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