Katherine Montoya

KATHERINE SUE MONTOYA, 58, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed quietly into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, September 6, at Memorial Hospital North, Colorado Springs. She was born to James (Pete) and Ellouise Welborn August 10, 1954. She married David Michael Montoya December 18, 1999. Preceding her in death were her parents, her infant son, Nathan Montoya and Senaida Montoya, her mother-in-law.

She is survived by her husband, her son Jeremy John Donnals of Mahomet and daughter Jamie Rhea Donnals of Tolono; her sisters Charlotte (Bill) Kleiss of Tuscola, Jeryl (Jim) Ploeger of Mahomet, Sylvia (Mark) Mize of Champaign, Alice (Gary) Howard of May, Texas, and Kathy Montoya of Canon, New Mexico; and brothers Mike (Cassie) Welborn of Orlando, Fl., Rick (Cathy) Welborn of Ashmore, Ted (Betsy) Montoya of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Eugene (Elizabeth) Montoya of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

She is also survived by her father-in-law, Antonio (Papa) Montoya, three grandchildren, Alexis Rae, Justin Charles, and Brianna Sue and several nieces and nephews. Kathy loved spending time in the outdoors working in her garden, feeding the birds and animals, painting and decorating.She loved singing and music. Helping others was her ministry in life.

A Memorial Service for Kathy will be held at the First Baptist Church of Atwood, 231 N. Illinois St. P.O. Box 797, Atwood, IL. on Saturday, September 15 at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund in memory of Kathy Montoya.