Jesus B. "Jesse" Montoya, 66, a longtime resident of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born on January 21, 1955, in Abernathy, Texas to the late Ambrosio and Aurora (Basaldua) Montoya. Jesse graduated from Lubbock High School. He married Frances Suniga on November 14, 1979, in Olustee, Oklahoma and they began their lives together. Jesse was employed by Texas Tech in the Maintenance Department for several years before retirement. Jesse loved fishing, dancing with the family, playing the drums, drawing, and had a very strong faith in God. Jesse was an avid Texas Tech Red Raider fan and also enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys play. Those left to cherish his children, Carlos Suniga, John Suniga, Stephany Suniga, Margarito Montoya, Loretta Montoya, Ambros Montoya and Erica Flores; 30 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Lupe Trevino, Henrietta Rodriquez, Ortencia Montoya, Josefa Gonzales, Ambrosio Montoya, Jr., Noe Montoya and Frank Montoya. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 40 years, Frances S. Montoya; one brother, Alfonso Montoya and One sister, Natalia Castillo. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 2:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.