Hector Tarin Montoya, age 57, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 in Midland. He was born on August 11, 1965 in Artesia, NM to Dolores and Tomasa (Tarin) Montoya. Hector married Isabel Gardea Ruiz on November 1, 2019 in Odessa, TX. Hector was known as “Galleo or Rooster Boy” by his friends and family. He was a very hard working man, strong as an ox, and a cowboy through and through. He enjoyed cooking out for friends and family, working on trucks, watching movies, and listening to music. He loved football and collecting Mickey and Minnie watches. He will be dearly missed. Hector is survived by his wife: Isabel Ruiz of Andrews, TX; sons: Sergio Montoya and wife Arely of Odessa, TX and Hector Montoya Jr. of Midland, TX; stepson: Arturo Reynoso of Andrews, TX; stepdaughters: Barbara Reynosa of Andrews, TX and Geneva Gardea of Liberal, KS; brothers: Rojelio Montoya of Kermit, TX and Rene Montoya and wife Monica of San Angelo, TX and grandchildren: Alexandra Montoya and Andrea Montoya. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dolores and Tomasa Montoya. A rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Family Services Funeral Chapel in Kermit, TX. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, October 6, 2022 at St. Thomas/St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kermit, officiated by Father Charles Rajan. Burial will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Eduardo Marquez, Junior Marquez, Adrian Carrasco, Marco Montoya, Isaac Montoya, and Eloy Polanco. Honorary pallbearers are Sergio Montoya and Hector Montoya Jr. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor and condolences may be sent to the family online at www.fs-fp.com.
