Ester Montoya Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ester Montoya of Grovetown, Georgia, whose life came to an end on May 2, 2026 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Benavidez and Cuca Benavidez; her husband Guillermo Montoya; her siblings, Joe Benavidez, Edward Benavidez, Johnny Montoya, Richard Benavidez and Christina Gonzales; and her son-in-law Barry St. John.
She is survived by: her children, Phyllis Heim (William), Georgia Hughes (Paul) and Stephen Montoya (Stephanie); her grandchildren, Cassandra Sweet (Colby), Jacqueline Heim, Elaine Kise (Taylor), Barry St (Rachel), Stuart St (Tara), Canon Montoya, Nola Montoya, Logan Brunsting (Carissa), Cuca Pasillas, Jessica Pasillas, Kala Fearneyhough (Jeremy), Jordan Hughes, Juan Pasillas (Kelsi) and Emanuel Pasillas; her great grandchildren, Michael, Eli, Peyton, Jewlian, Clara, Lucas, Jenessa, Ella, Aiden, Jensen, Maci, Makenna, Perry, Stetson, Colter, Luke and Marci; her siblings, Johnny Benavidez (Elizaida), Sanetta Montoya, Arthur Benavidez (Maryann), Charlie Benavidez (Leticia), Dolores Corral (Eleuterio) and Sandra Pasillas; and her aunt Ramona Pacheco.
In honor of Ester's love of thrifting, memorial contributions may be made to Attic Treasures, 575 West Milledgeville Road, Harlem, GA 30814.
