Obituary of Monty Gail Riggs

Monty Gail Riggs passed away on December 14, 2023, at the age of 73 surrounded by his family. Monty was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on April 28, 1950 to Noble (Rusty) and Mildred Riggs. Monty married Barbara Lucas on November 27, 1970. Together they had two children, Monty Lee and Kimberlee.  He later married his best friend, Jacqueline Enwiller Gorry, on October 23, 2002. 

While in high school, Monty learned masonry while working for Clyde (Grampy) Sandoz. He graduated from Coronado High School in 1968 and continued with Sandoz Masonry. In 1978 he started Custom Masonry, followed by Super Save Supply and Arizona Masonry from which he retired. 

He lived an active life and enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and exploring. Some of his favorite places were the White Mountains of Arizona and the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.  Mostly he loved being surrounded by family and friends. 

Monty has been described as kindhearted, generous and brave. He was direct and to the point… you always knew where you stood.  We will miss his storytelling, sense of humor, and larger than life smile. 

He was preceded in death by his father (Noble Riggs), step-father (Ted Kortsen), mother (Mildred Riggs Kortsen), and brothers (Ben and Butch Riggs). He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Riggs; his children, Monty Lee Riggs (Laura), Kimberlee Riggs Langford (James), Aspen Gorry (Devon); his grandchildren, Monty Lee Riggs Jr., Alexa Riggs, Tyler Riggs, Tucker Langford (Becca), Annie Langford, Ellie Langford, Whitney Langford, Rowan Gorry, and Sage Gorry; and his great-grandchildren, Christopher Langford and Jayden Langford.

Funeral Services will be Thursday  12/21 at the LDS stake center at 21320 S Greenfield Rd Gilbert, AZ 85298

9:30 a.m. - Visitation

10:30 a.m. - Funeral

12:30 p.m. - Graveside Service at Mesa Cemetery 1212 N. Center St Mesa, AZ 85201

Lunch will be immediately following at Joe’s BBQ in downtown Gilbert.