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Victor C. Montes

1926 - 2017

Victor C. Montes obituary, 1926-2017

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

Victor Montes Obituary

Victor C. Montes
12/24/1926-6/18/2017

Victor Montes was born on December 24, 1926, in Alameda County, California. He passed away on June 18, 2017, in Placer County, California at the age of 90.
Vic was the second eldest son of Victor and Nativida Montes. He was orphaned at the age of 11, when his mother succumbed to tuberculosis in San Francisco. He was raised from that point on in Loomis, California, in the foster home of Gertrude Griffin. Mrs. Griffin kept the six Montes children, ages 6 - 12 years at the time they entered her care, together for the entirety of their childhood. Vic spent many happy years on her ranch, working hard and learning skills and responsibilities that would benefit him throughout his life. Vic made Loomis his home for his entire life.
In addition to working on the Griffin ranch, Vic helped at the ranches of their Japanese neighbors during the World War II Internment. During the years that followed, he served in the US Navy, owned and operated Montes Trucking, and worked at Aerojet. He played an instrumental role in the early years of the Rocklin Loomis Municipal Utility District, which later became the South Placer Municipal Utility District, from which he retired as General Manager.
Vic was preceded in death by his parents, foster mother, and brothers, Nicky Montes and Richard Montes. He is survived by his other siblings, Adeline Micheletti, Hector Montes, and Carmen Van Zandt. He is also survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret Montes, his stepsons Jim Mehl (Ruth) and Steve Mehl (Debbie), and his son David Montes (Lynn), as well as his grandchildren, Hillary Mehl, Heather Mehl, Spencer Montes, and Payton Montes, and his great- grandchildren, Matilda Meding and Berne Hamilton.
Vic will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Newcastle Cemetery in Newcastle, California. A Celebration of Life, open to all of his family, friends and acquaintances, will be held and noticed at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice at 2700 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 220, Sacramento, CA 95833. Vic's family extends their deepest thanks to AIM, hospice and the caring employees of Sierra Ridge Memory Care in Auburn.
Vic had a rich and wonderful life, characterized by a never-ending optimism, a love of hard work, and empathy and kindness for his fellow man. He was one of those rare human beings that to know him was to love him. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

Published by Gold Country Media Newspapers on Jul. 14, 2017.
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I just wanted to say hello to Vic and his family. I only met him a couple of times, but I immediately liked him. I remember him most as truly genuine and very friendly.

Richard Montes

Family

July 8, 2021

God bless you uncle Vic and say hi to your brother Richard, my dad.

Richard Montes

Family

July 9, 2019

Uncle Vic, you will be forever in our hearts, Our heartfelt condolences to your family, with love Becki & Gene Hatcher (Daughter of Hector and Dorothy Montes)

Becki & Gene Hatcher

May 7, 2018

Tony Montes

March 26, 2018

Uncle Vic. I am sorry I never met you. I heard what a good man you were. I offer my condolences to your family

Tony Montes, son of Richard Montes Sr.

Tony Montes

March 26, 2018

Farewell Uncle Vic. I had the honor of meeting you and David back in the late 70's. I'm sorry we didn't have the opportunity to reconnect. God bless you and your family.

Judge Joseph P. Montes

March 20, 2018

My uncle "Vic". I was so fortunate to have met you. You were a great man. My most heartfelt condolences to your family. God Bless.

Richard Montes

March 20, 2018

My condolences to a great man and brother in law.

Colleen Thibodeau Fadollone

March 10, 2018

May he rest in peace.

Colleen Thibodeau Montes Fadollone

January 17, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the family. Juan Silva's daughters had the honor of meeting Victor for the first time at Carmen's house for Richard's Celebration of Life reunion in 2012.

December 9, 2017

Dear Margaret & Family, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Vic was such a sweet and caring man. I remember back in the day, he and Margaret visiting my Pop and Gram (Jess & Thelma Bailon) and the good times they shared. I feel fortunate to have known Vic as he was the definition of a good man.

Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

With Sympathy,
Becky, Alethia (Tikey) and Darla McMaster

Becky McMaster

July 27, 2017

Our families shared a long friendship and I can't recall a time when Vic didn't have a smile on his face. He was a tremendous asset to the Loomis community. My deepest sympathies.

Karen (Doring) McGrath

July 18, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 16, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

KELLEY

July 16, 2017

Dear Margaret
Please allow me to express my condolences to you, sons and your entire family.
How personally fortunate I was to of had Vic's friendship since my childhood.
He never hesitated to help others & to serve the community.
Those who knew Vic would agree he was a good man with a rare warmth and beauty of character which will leave eternal memories.

With love and sympathy,
Donald J Nunes, Sheriff Ret & family

Donald Nunes

July 15, 2017

Margaret and Family, I will always remember attending events with you and Vic, and Don & Vera Drickes. Our family loved Vic's wonderful outlook on life, and humor added to the visits. My sincere condolences to all.

Connie (Milardovich) Vagg

July 14, 2017

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