Ruben enjoyed drinking coffee during his mornings, and loved long drives up to the mountains. He was loved by all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As well as by his wife of almost 57 years, Gregoria Valles de Montoya.
He is survived by his wife, Gregoria; seven living children, Olivia (Pedro) Ortega, Laurencio Montoya, Ruben (Maria) Montoya, Martha (Carlos) Martinez, Santiago (Luz) Montoya, Victor (Elvira) Montoya and Noel Montoya; two living sisters, Irene and Maria Montoya; one brother, Alejandro Montoya; 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, who all loved him.
He was preceded in death by his mother and a daughter, Bertha Montoya.
Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and a Liturgical service at 6:30 p.m. all at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3025 West 28th Street, Greeley.