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Obituary: Carlos Montano

Aug. 26, 1954 - Sept. 3, 2023

Littleton - Carlos David Montaño, 69, of Littleton, Colorado died peacefully on September 3, 2023. Carlos was born in Clovis, New Mexico on August 26, 1954 to Jose E. and Sophia B. Montaño. He grew up with three brothers and three sisters and was the youngest of

the seven siblings. After graduating from Clovis High School, he joined the Army and was stationed in Colorado Springs where he ultimately met the love of his life, Pam. Carlos and Pam were married in Colorado Springs in 1977. They raised their daughters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and in 1998, moved the family to Littleton, Colorado. Carlos retired in 2017 from the VA Hospital after 44 years of service. His daughters gave him five beautiful Grandchildren:

Deegan, Cassius, Thiago, DJ, and Rosa Joy. Carlos is survived by his wife Pamela, daughters Destany and husband David Fry, Stephanie and husband Marcos Chavira, Sophia and husband Tony Clemenger, brother Aurelio "Goldie" Montaño and wife Connie, and sister Rose Plaza and husband Ray, and many beloved nephews and nieces. Carlos is preceded in death by his Father and Mother Jose and Sophia Montaño, Sister and Brother-In- Law Sally and Reynaldo Romero, Brother and Sister-In-Law Dale and Marcy Montaño, Sister Patsy Montaño, and Brother Jody Montaño.

Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 22, 2023, 1:30pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery. 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd.. Denver, CO 80235 Staging Area "C". Celebration of life immediately to follow at VFW Post #9644. 2680 W. Hampden Ave. Englewood, CO 80110