Lois Montoya Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lois Montoya, 73, of Centralia, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at 10:00 PM at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born February 14, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Callahan and Mildred (Erwin) Callahan. She married Rogelio "Roger" Montoya on March 1, 1986 and he survives in Centralia. In addition to her husband of 34 years, Roger Montoya of Centralia, her children: Robert Wilson and wife Sheilia of Centralia, Tracy Wilson of Sandoval, Maria Thompson and husband Kevin of Centralia, and Shauna Bitter and husband Shane of Centralia; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law: Marvin Harris of Centralia. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter: Lori Harris, and a granddaughter: Kali Bitter. Lois was a stay at home mom for the majority of her life and she helped her husband with managing their rental business. She enjoyed coloring, connecting with family on Facebook and was very crafty and creative. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Due to the new COVID Restrictions, a Private Family Service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with entombment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. The service will be live broadcasted for family and friends, which can be accessed by going to www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com website and clicking on Lois's Tribute then go to Blue tab Photos & Videos and click on live webcasting. If you have trouble please feel free to call our office and we will be there to assist you. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Montoya Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Lois Montoya

February 14, 1947 - November 20, 2020