Memories of Joaquin Rafael Montoya

In memory of

Joaquin Rafael Montoya

Santa Fe

March 6, 1983 - November 16, 2025

Mar 6, 1983 - Nov 16, 2025

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Ram Maurer

2016, Woodward Reservoir, California, USA

Broken English art car and family

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Betsy Rothstein

the first time I met Joaquin he humorously expressed his approval of my daughter Madi as a spunky match for his brother Marce. I remember him visiting with Amelie and doing some artwork with him. He delighted in his niece and nephew (my grandbabies) and was a fun an involved uncle. I followed him on social media and he posted so much positivity and so much lovely music. He brought so much to the world. His memory is a blessing.

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Aero Rey

My condolences to Joaquin's family. I first met Joaquin last spring when traveling with another friend at the time to Abq, I was immediately taken back by his generosity and hospitality. He was a man of good taste and in my brief time knowing him it was clear, a man with an every better heart, he will be truly missed.

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Wayne Lloyd

Dear Marcel & Janna, Wayne and I send our deepest condolences. Joaquin's light will shine forever.

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Lander Gillies

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Dynamic Duo healing one another — with Joaquin Montoya and Lander Gillies

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Lander Gillies

Joaquin and Megan went out of their way to come visit me after being released from the hospital. Despite... Read more Joaquin and Megan went out of their way to come visit me after being released from the hospital. Despite his back seizing up ... Read more Joaquin and Megan went out of their way to come visit... Read more

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Diana Reed

I think Joaquin was just a baby when I last saw him, and I'm so sorry for the suffering of you all that were close. I loved his dad, Federico and trained with him, it seems Joaquin followed in his path in many ways. Your obituary shows what a beautiful soul! I hope he rests in peace until his next great adventure! Sending love to all!

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Mark Hess

2011, Santa Fe, NM, USA

Joaquin and Faith sharing a drink of water.

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RJ Daum

Nobody has what he had or ever will.

A gift to all of us

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Marcel Montoya

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Betsy Rothstein

He was a dear young man, a skilled cook, a devoted caregiver, an enamored uncle, a singular musician, a ... Read more He was a dear young man, a skilled cook, a devoted caregiver, an enamored uncle, a singular musician, a sweet, gifted artist…and... Read more He was a dear young man, a skilled cook, a devoted ... Read more