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Ethan Montoya Obituary

Ethan Michael Montoya, 30, of Denver died October 25, 2015 as the result of a gun shot wound. He was born September 12, 1985 in Colorado Springs the son of Michael and Denice (Dove) Montoya. He attended school in Colorado Springs and graduated from Sand Creek High School in 2005.

Ethan played youth hockey while in elementary and junior high school and enjoyed watching Rockies baseball and Bronco football as he got older. He was employed by Halliburton Oilfield Services. He had a zest for life that few will ever equal, a smile and a laugh that stole your heart. He was a true friend to many and enemy of few. His heart was as big as the mountains that he so dearly loved and his soul as spectacular as the sunrises and sunsets he loved to photograph and post every week.

Ethan is survived by his parents Michael and Denice of Falcon: his sister Amanda Brown and nephews Eli and Dane of Colorado Springs. He also leaves his maternal grandmother Nadine Dove of New Mexico. His paternal grandfather Mike Montoya of Colorado Springs.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather John Dove and his paternal grandmother Tillie Montoya.

He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved dearly.

Visitation, 4:00PM-7:00PM, Friday, October 30, 2015 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909.

Funeral Service, 1:00PM, Saturday, October 31, 2015, at The World Prayer Center at New Life Church, 11025 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80921.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donations to the Ethan Montoya Memorial Fund at Ent Federal Credit Union that has been set up to help fund his nephews education.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 30, 2015.

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Max Plambeck

November 5, 2015

Emo I love you man! All the good times we had will never be forgotten. Every time I think of you I laugh and know your in a better place drinking a cold one doing backflips! Losing you is like losing a brother and I will see you again! Love you bro

November 5, 2015

U are in a better place. To his family and friends, I am sorry for your loss.

John & Flora Melcher

October 30, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Flora Melcher

October 30, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with you all! I was able to meet Ethan through my daughter many years ago. He was such a sweet young man!

October 30, 2015

I was so shocked to hear the news and so saddened by your loss. My son, Andy, played hockey with Ethan in 1999 - 2000. He was such a fun kid...he will be missed. Andy said Ethan was just getting a great start with a nice job and future. Prayers to you and your family.

Jeane Stravers

Flora Melcher

October 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Alan and Amanda Harris

October 30, 2015

Much Love during this time of sorrow. We pray Jesus finds you comfort.
Prayers to the entire Montoya family!

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