Priscilla Montiel

Priscilla Montiel was born on November 4, 1928 in Durango, Colorado. She passed away on November 26, 2023. Priscilla graduated from Santa Fe High School and later worked as an invoice and payroll clerk for Woolworth and K-Mart. After marrying Rodolfo Montiel, she became a mother to three beautiful daughters; Thelma, Leonila ("Dolly"), and Olivia.

Priscilla loved to bake as well as cook, but baking was her passion. She grew all kinds of flowers, including colorful zinnias. She loved to get her hair done and shop in stores and at malls. Christian music could always be heard playing in her home. Later in life, she could be found working crossword and jigsaw puzzles with her little chihuahua, Meechi, by her side. She loved Pixie too, but Meechi was her dog.

The family has many fond memories of eating Frito pies and ice cream sodas at Woolworth with Priscilla; and then of course, there were the Sunday lunches at Luby's Restaurant. Her favorite meal was enchiladas with red and green chiles followed by "an anything chocolate" dessert. As Christmas nears, the family remembers how the Christmas tree was set up in the house bare of decorations, but then lo and behold, on Christmas morning it was sparkling with lights and ornaments and had wrapped packages scattered beneath it. Priscilla and Rodolfo always made Christmas special. She was indeed a blessing to family and friends.

Priscilla is survived by her daughter, Olivia Montiel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damian and Floripa Ortiz; siblings, Leo P. and Johnny Michael Ortiz; her husband, Rodolfo Montiel; and daughters, Thelma Whalen and Dolly Montiel.

The family wishes to thank Trinity Hospice and the staff at The Bartlett. Also, many thanks to friends from Mesita Elementary, as well as all the friends and neighbors who kept Priscilla in their thoughts and prayers. The family is grateful to you for embracing Priscilla with such love and care.

There will be no funeral services. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com for the Montiel family.