He is preceded in death by his grandpa Manuel Montoya Sr. and Grandmother Rosa Delia Montoya.
Steven is survived by his parents Mary Jo and Javier Candelaria; his siblings Vicente Javier, Ricardo Antonio, Gabriel Emilio, Michael Gregorio and Rosa Ceclia; his children Logan Alexander and Lola Aurora Lotus Montoya; Uncle Manny Montoya Jr and family, Aunt Vanessa Montoya and family.
Steven was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas and graduated from Austin High School, Class of 2008.
He worked for Glazer's Beverage of Texas.
A visitation for Steven will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Restlawn Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer, El Paso, TX 79904.