Gloria Cecila Plascencia, 79, of Pueblo, Colorado went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1947 to Joe and Dorothy Plascencia. Gloria was a graduate of Centennial High School, Class of 1967. Gloria enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, camping and going pinon picking with her family making endless memories we will cherish. She was an avid Broncos fan and the luckiest women we knew, gambling her pickles. A woman with unwavering faith and strength. She loved spending time with her friends, crafting and praying the Rosary. Above all, Gloria loved time spent with her husband, watching him play horseshoes. She will be remembered for the beautiful crocheted Indian dolls she made.
Gloria was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Plascencia-Teuber; parents, Mike and Alice Gallardo and Joe and Dorothy Plascencia; siblings, Felix and Adolph, as well as numerous family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Joseph Montoya; daughters, Carla Plascencia and Dorothy(JJ) Jacobs; stepchildren, Steve (Patsy) Baca, Daniel Trujillo, Christine (Mark) Marfil and Lorraine (Casey) Garnsburry; grandchildren, Chasity, Danielle and Gabrielle; siblings, Michael (Frances), Marie (Ruben) and Cirlia; as well as numerous step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Rosary will be held in honor of Gloria on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Holy Rosary Church, 2400 W. 22nd, Pueblo, CO 81003. A graveside service will take place on October 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Imperial Cemetery, 5450 Highway 78W, Pueblo, Colorado 81005.
