Moscow - Lorenzo Montoya, 54, died February 23, 2014 at Via Christie St. Francis Campus, Wichita. He was born on November 22, 1959 in Mexico, the son of Heriberto and Candelaria (Fabela) Montoya.
Lorenzo was a resident of the Sublette and Moscow communities where he worked as a farmer. His life revolved around his daughters and their activities.
He was a member of the St. Helen Catholic Church of Hugoton.
Lorenzo is survived by two daughters, Cruz and Isela Montoya both of Moscow; five brothers, Alfredo Montoya of Satanta, Juan Montoya of Greely, Colorado, Emilio Montoya of Fort Hancock, Texas, Felix Montoya of Juarez, Mexico, and Vicente Montoya of Socorro, Texas; three sisters, Cruz Santillan of Moscow, Felicitas Trejo of Anthony, New Mexico, and Hilda Lechuga of Garden City. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Fidel Montoya, Heriberto Montoya, and Geregoria Montoya; and two sisters, Abrahana Longoria and Paula Montoya.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Satanta on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jim Dieker presiding. Burial will follow at Haskell County Cemetery in Sublette. Vigil Service will be held at on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 7:30 P.M at the church. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to Lorenzo Montoya Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.