Jonathan L. Najar

Jonathan L Najar, September 16, 1969, to December 17, 2021. Jonathan was born to Teresa Arellano (Leyva) and Manuel Leyva. He lived in Montrose and Utah at a young age before moving back to Montrose. He was a graduate of Montrose High School.

He enjoyed the outdoors, watching his boys skateboard, fishing and many countless things. He loved working on his old classic truck. He loved being around animals, especially his beloved horse “Little Splash”. One of his favorite pastimes was working out at the gym. He loved spending time with his sons and especially his granddaughter.

Jonathan is survived by his wife Manuela Parra Najar, his sons Jonathan Najar, Oscar Parra, Eddie Parra, granddaughter Annaleah Najar, sister, Pollie Najar, and his brother, Paul Quezada.

He is preceded in death by his mother and three brothers.

A Vigil service will held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, (1855 St. Mary Drive, Montrose), on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at 6:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial will also be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, on Thursday December 30, 2021 starting at 10:00AM. A celebration of life and a luncheon will follow at Pope John Paul II Academy, 67051 Sunnyside Road, Montrose.