Benjamin Anthony Montiel Jr. was called home to our heavenly father on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. He passed away in his home in Winslow. He was born in Winslow on June 3, 1950, and graduated from Winslow High School in 1969. Ben was employed and retired from the Winslow Fire Department as a Captain for 37 years (1974-2012). During that time he taught fire science for Northland Pioneer College. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, billiards and most of all, spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Benjamin Montiel III (Rita), Nick Baca (Sheri), Anna Montiel (Trini), Christina Montiel (Jacob) and Krystal Chavez (Ellena); four grandchildren, Tyler Montiel, Alexia Montiel, Shera Ono and Benjamin Baca; one great-grandchild, Emily Sevier; and two sisters Linda Gonzales (Pilar) and Lisa Montiel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Emma Montiel. Ben will be greatly missed by family and friends. Holy Rosary was to be recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winslow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o’clock this morning (Sept. 12) at the church. Interment will follow at Desert View Cemetery in Winslow. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.