Reyes "Ray" G. Montes, 69, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born September 24, 1946 in Silver City, NM to Benigno Montes and Petra Gonzales.
Mr. Montes was a heavy equipment operator for Phelps Dodge Corporation. He was a member of Local 890 Steelworkers. He was a strong union member. He was an avid Broncos fan. He also enjoyed watching Monday night
wrestling. He loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching them play sports. He loved to travel to Las Vegas, NV.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Gloria Arellano Montes of the family home; one son, Christopher Eric and wife Kathy Montes of Grandburg, TX; one daughter, Amy Rene Montes and companion Guy Gutierrez of Silver City; three grandchildren, Guy Gutierrez Jr., Hayley Rene and Alexis Stefani Gutierrez; two brothers, Benny Montes and wife Carol of Silver City; Tommy Montes and wife Rosie of Bayard; one sister, Reyna Murillo of Hurley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Angel Orcutt, two good friends, Jose Dominguez and Ignacio Jaurequi.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 10 from 6-7pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil and holy rosary to begin a 7pm with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga reciting. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 11 at 9:30am at Hurley Infant Jesus Shrine with Father Roberto Barreto officiating. Concluding services interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors.
Pallbearers will be Eric Montes, Guy Gutierrez Jr., Freddy Madrid, Ernest Maldonado, Mike Madrid and Eddie Baca. Honorary pallbearers will be American Legion Post 46, his godchildren, James, Jeffery, Ruby, Shannon, Isabela, compadre, Robert Delgado, longtime friend, Rudy Marrufo.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.