Nain Gamaliel Avalos Montoya, 42, of Hiawatha, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in Washington, KS. He was born April 10, 1981 in Nueva Concepion Chalatenango, El Salvador, the son of Carlos Del Carmen Avalos and Irma Coralia Montoya De Avalos.

Nain had lived in the Hiawatha area for about 1 ½ years and previously in El Salvador.

Survivors include his parents, Carlos Avalos and Irma Coralia Montoya; son, Jonathan Avalos; 4 sisters, Maria Luisa, Belqui, Nohemi and Karla Avalos; 4 brothers, Enoc (Alex), Hernan (Frank), Jerson and Kevin Avalos and a grandson, Jonathan Gamaliel Avalos.

Nain was a great human being, he spent his life helping others. He aways had a vision of creating his own business. His charisma and kindness were his greatest qualities. He was a father, grandfather, brother and son who was always there to share his joy with his friends and family.

Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Mercer Funeral Home. Funeral Services and Burial will be El Barcaje Nueva Concepion, El Salvador at a later date.