Kern County Obituaries

Max G. Montoya

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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In Loving Memory of Max G. Montoya
Max Montoya was called to the Lord after suffering a stroke Oct. Ij 1999.. He was born 
in Los Lunas, NM, Sept. 30, 1926. He was born to Celso and Estela Montoya. Montoya was 
raised on a farm with his brother, Triney. After school, he was able to follow his life-long 
dream to join the U.S. Air Force and travel. After being stationed in many different states, 
Alaska, Georgia and Texas, he arrived at Edwards AFB and was honorably discharged as a 
Staff Sergeant in 1952.
Montoya resided in Mojave and was an active member of the American Legion, 
volunteering for various community events. He worked for Mojave Desert Distributing and 
later became the owner of Mojave Ice House in the 70s. In his spare time, Montoya was 
an entertainer and played the bass guitar. As a member of several rock bands, he could be 
seen throughout the desert area in clubs, store openings, Fourth of July celebrations and 
weddings. He became the owner of several Mexican restaurants in California, Washington 
and Surrey, BC.
Montoya suffered a stroke and resided at the AV Convalescent Hospital, in Lancaster for 
the remaining years of his life. There, he enjoyed visits from many of his friends and 
family. Those who knew Max knew his gallant smile, cheerful disposition and his love of 
life, family and friends. Max was every one's friend. He will be greatly missed.
Montoya is survived by his children, Lily Mashouri of San Diego, CA; Mary Drewing, 
Redmond, WA; Sandra Okimura, Hilo, HI; Triney Beddow, Bellingham, WA; Gene 
Montoya, Los Lunas, NM. He is also survived by his mother, Estela Abeyta, Los Lunas; 
NM; brother, Triney Montoya; four sisters, Francis Abeyta, Dorothy Abeyta, Diana 
Montoya, Nellie Pedilla, all residing in New Mexico; his grandchildren, Amy Aguirre, Tony 
Montoya, Michele Montoya, Ryan Montoya, Jade Montoya, Juliet, Terry and Jerry 
Hughes, Adam and Rochelle Mashouri, Mindy, Melinda, Molly, Maria Drewing, and 
Malia Okimura; great grandchildren, Ashley Hughes, Karlie, Jordan, Julia Montoya, 
Caymen Aguirre. Montoya was preceded in death by Celco Montoya, his father, and 
Eloisa Garcia, his Grandmother, as well as a son, Max J. Montoya who died Feb. 10, 1998.
Viewing and family rosary will be conducted Oct. 22, 1999, 2-5 p.m. at Stickel 
Mortuary, 2201 Inyo St., Mojave, CA. Funeral services will be held on Oct. 23, 1999, 11:00 
a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15382 Myer Rd., Mojave with burial following at 
Mojave Cemetery. There will be a reception after the ceremony at the St. Francis of Assisi 
Church in Mojave Hall.
God saw that you are getting tired and a cure was not to be.
So he put His arms around Max and whispered, "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer and saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A loving heart stopped beating. You are now at peaceful rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.