Toniann Marie Montoya
February 16, 1983 ~ February 28, 2022
Born in: Pueblo, Colorado
Toniann Marie Montoya passed away unexpectedly on February 28th, 2022. She was born February 16th, 1983 in Pueblo CO to Diana Montoya-Barnes and Anthony Barela. She was preceeded in death by, her father Anthony “Shorty” Barela, grandparents, Nick and Sadie Montoya, Rudy and Grace Barela, aunt, Gloria Hoffert, uncle, Robert Hoffert, cousin Mark Vigil, and several other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her mother, Diana Montoya-Barnes (Mike Barnes), brothers Nicholas Montoya, Paul (Ashlee) Montoya, special niece, Keiana Montoya, step-brother, Michael Valero, step-sister, Michelle Barnes, special uncle, Gary (Lucille) Martinez and several of her close cousins. She is also survived by her children Deygo-Rayh, Deyja-Rayh, and Deyjeano Hernandez.
Partner Aimee Troncoso (Charles, Rileigh and Samuel Troncoso).
She was employed at Woodward Governor. Toniann was very proud of the many accomplishments she endured since starting her life in Loveland, CO. She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved cheering them on with her family. Her dog Kasper meant so much to her. She enjoyed going on getaways and adventures with Aimee. Celebrating Holidays and Birthday’s with family were very special to her. Toniann had a heart of gold. She was a hard worker, dedicated, and had an incredible drive to accomplish anything she put her mind to. Her family, partner, children, and dogs were her greatest loves.
Services were held on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Toniann and I were friends in high school. There isn’t a memory I have of her that doesn’t make me smile.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you (((hugs))).