Vivian Montez

    HELPER-Vivian Eleanor Valles Montez, 75, passed away July 15, 2018 in Roy, Utah while surrounded by her loving family.
    She was born October 10, 1942 in Gamerco, New Mexico to Juan and Virginia Aguayo Valles.  On August 19, 1967, she married Alfred L. Montez at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church in Price.
    Vivian was a devoted member of the Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister.  She was a longtime resident of Carbon County and a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Price.  Vivian attended Darrell’s Beauty School in Salt Lake City where she received her cosmetology license. After schooling, she returned to Price and done hair at Emma’s Beauty Salon and Parkdale Care Center.
    Vivian was a very loving and caring person who always put others needs before her own.  She enjoyed caring for the elderly and assisted many families with their loved ones in Price, Helper and Ogden.  Her generosity and compassion warmed the hearts of many and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
    She is survived by her husband, Alfred Montez, West Haven; three sons and two daughters, Darren Montez (Camille-deceased), San Antonio, TX, Michelle (Kevin) Van Uitert, West Haven, Phillip (Heather) Montez, Riverview, Florida, Alfred (Veronica) Montez, Jr., West Valley, Clara (Slade) Smith, Beaver; six sisters and three brothers, Marian (Rufino) Garcia, Dorothy (Angel) Rivera, Virginia (Orlando) Ochoa, Bertha (Joe) Ortiz, Frances (Majid) Golavar, Vickie Mendoza, John Valles, Jr., Jesse (Candice) Valles, Alex (Roberta) Valles; 13 loving grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
    Vivian was preceded in death by her parents.
    The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at McKay Dee Hospital and Heritage Park Nursing Home.  We appreciate your support and care during Vivian’s stay.
    Funeral Mass, Saturday, July 21, 2018, 10:00 a.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper.  Vigil service, Friday evening 7:00 p.m. at the church in Helper.  Family will receive friends at the church Friday and Saturday one hour prior to services.  Committal service, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Vivian online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net