Veronica Montoya

Veronica Montoya, 74, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at home.

Veronica was born March 23, 1945 in Cheyenne to Robert and Frances Apodaca.  She married Dan Montoya on February 17, 2002 in Cheyenne.

She was the best homemaker and was known around town for her amazing Mexican meals.  She volunteered her time at NEEDS, Inc. for many years.  She had a love for gambling and scratch-off tickets.  She loved spending time with and cooking for her beloved family.  Fishing at the lake was her favorite pastime.  She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Montoya; children, Chris Montoya and Denise (Billy) Garcia; grandchildren, Ianna (Josh) Doughty, Casey (Hannah) Conner, Billy (Oxsanna) Garcia and Treena Garcia; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Montoya; parents, Robert and Frances Apodaca; brothers, Robert, Jr. and Rudy Apodaca; and sister, MaryAnn Apodaca.

A Vigil for the Deceased will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. A Funeral Liturgy to be celebrated on Friday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.