Mark

Montgomery

Carlton “Mark” Montgomery, born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on May 23, 1957, the only child of Orvel Ulrich “Pete” Montgomery and Peggy Dunaway Montgomery-Lindsay. As a boy, Mark traveled often, played sports, joined the Boy Scouts, and developed a lifelong love of hunting and fishing. At Goddard High School in Roswell, he excelled as a running back for the Goddard Rockets. During those years, he committed his life to Jesus Christ and was baptized by Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mark earned a football scholarship to Western New Mexico University, where he studied before returning to Roswell. He went on to become the proud father of Matthew, Melissa, and Carly Montgomery. As a single dad and sole provider, Mark worked tirelessly to make sure his children never went without. In his younger years, he worked on a construction crew building houses. He later taught his son Matt the trade as they remodeled his grandparents’ home together, making memories along the way. Mark worked for many years as a welder at TMC/Nova Bus before earning his commercial driver’s license. He later spent many years working at Home Depot. After retiring, he cared for his mother, Peggy Lindsay. His family was his world, and his love was constant and unconditional. Mark was known for his kind, generous spirit and his willingness to lend a hand. He loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart and was always there for the people he loved. A faithful member of Hope Family Church of God in Roswell, he served quietly wherever he was needed and treasured the friendship and fellowship he found there. In June 2026, he had the joy of baptizing his cousins Gail and Mike, whom he had been close to since childhood. Mark was a humble man of God who loved the Lord. Mark is survived by his three children and their families. His son, Matthew Montgomery, and his two children, Attie and Jadon Montgomery. His daughter, Melissa Marie Montgomery-Pascual, and her husband, Ace Pascual, and their three children, Pfeifer Monroe Pascual (14), Presley Markette Pascual (10), and Parker Kelsey Pascual (7). His daughter, Carly Montgomery-Davis, and her husband, Andrew Davis, and their two children, Colton and Connor Davis.

Mark also leaves behind his beloved Aunt Fern, his father's sister, who lives in Dallas, Texas, and his cousins Gail, Mike, and Karl with whom he shared a lifetime of friendship and memories. His great friend and hunting buddy Patrick, who knows just how much bigger an elk can get with every telling.

Mark was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Peggy Lindsay and Pete Montgomery, and by his best friend, Debbie Hall, who passed away recently. He was also preceded in death by many other dearly loved family members and friends. To those of us who loved him, there was no finer man, father, or friend. His strength, kindness, and devotion to his family, his friends, and the Lord never wavered, even in his last moments. We will miss him deeply and remember him always with love. Until we meet again, may he rest in peace with the Lord.