He is preceded in death by his father, Jose M. Montoya and granddaughter, Roriean Montoya.
He is survived by his mother, Margarita Montoya (San Antonio, TX); beloved wife, Alejandra Montoya (Arlington, TX); sisters, Debby Montoya (San Antonio, TX) and Sylvia Bradbury and husband John (San Antonio, TX); Daughters, Rhianon Montoya (Grand Prairie, TX), Dr. Marhiah Montoya (Grand Prairie, TX) and Cerrena Montoya (Grand Prairie, TX) and nephew, Jose Domingo Ramos.
Johnny Joe was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He rose to the rank of Corporal as a field radio operator and referred to his time in military service as the most adventurous years of his life. He enjoyed being out in nature; hiking through the jungles and climbing mountains. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Though deer, hogs, and killer rabbits could evade his hunt, fish never stood a chance. Once on a fishing trip with his family he said, “I think today I will fight a shark”. And by that afternoon he caught one and gripped it’s head in his hands saying, “Buddy, you’re going to be steak tonight!”. As a talented storyteller, he would often share his memories of childhood, military life, and outdoor adventures.
His father Jose was his role model and best friend in life, who taught him how to be a honest, hardworking, and generous man. He loved his mother Margarita and cherished every moment with her. He had an unbreakable bond with his sisters Debby and Sylvia; and when together, you could hear the jokes and laughing from miles away. He was very close to his cousin, David (Weto) Herrera, and referred to him as his brother and loved him like a brother. His wife, Alejandra, was the love of his life and when he met her, he found true happiness. Most of all, Johnny Joe loved his daughters, Rhianon, Marhiah, and Cerrena. He passed down all of the love, lessons learned, and life stories down to his girls. He made sure they never wanted for anything. The most recent love of his life was his granddaughter, Roriean. As soon as she was born, his world lit up and she was all he would think and talk about. He loved his little pumpkin and looked forward to joining her and his father in heaven.
His memory will live on through his daughters and all of the cherished memories he gave us. He will be dearly missed.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with military honors rendered at 5:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held the same evening at 6:30 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m.
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