Tranquilino (Frank) Montoya
September 8, 1935 ~ March 5, 2021
The world lost another gentle giant on March 5, 2021. Frank died at the age of 85 after a brief battle with cancer.
Frank was born on September 8, 1935 in Canjilon, New Mexico, to Alfredo and Genovena Montoya. He was the youngest of twelve children. Frank had a very humble and tough youth.
He was married to Josephine Martinez and they had five children: Geri, Flamino (Flam), Gilbert, Diane and Santos.
In 1954, Frank joined the Navy and was stationed in Coronado, CA. He was part of the Underwater Demolition Team and was shipped to China and Japan with the USS Union. He retired from active service in 1957 and from the Navy Reserves in 1962. From there he worked for the Ogden DDO, which retired after 34 years.
As an adult, farming became his passion for over 50 years. He never really retired because he worked on his farm from sunrise to sunset and only went fishing occasionally.
On September 19, 1970, Frank married the love of his life, Ellouise Bryson Bishop. She had three children into this marriage: Ron, Sheryl, and Kathy. Frank and Ellouise lived for each other and had many fun hours together. They liked to fish and go on daily trips, roast goat parties, poker and card games, and large family gatherings on the farm that always included good food, Mexican and Western music, dancing, beer and fun.
Frank was a very friendly and sociable person. He owned and operated several bars and restaurants in Ogden and Malad, ID. The latest were Sidekicks and the Chat N ‘Chew. He was a friend of everything he met and selflessly gave to those in need. He was a great man who always did it his own way and we were lucky enough to ride.
He is survived by his wife Ellouise, sister Rosa Sanchez, children Geri Montoya, Flam Montoya, Gilbert Montoya, Diane Alvarado, Santos Montoya, Ron Bishop, Sheryl Pulver and Kathy Joynt. He has 19 grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their extended families.
Before him, his parents, six brothers and four sisters, daughter-in-law Mary Bishop, two grandchildren, Scott Bishop and Nick Joynt died.
At Franks’ request, church services are not held, but a feast of life is held later.
Frank had a tender heart for the needy and a deep love for dogs.
Instead of flowers, please donate to the homeless or an animal shelter.
Condolences can be shared with the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com.
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