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Gilbert Montez Obituary

SAN ANGELO Gilbert P. Montez Jr., 82, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2013. Family visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Grace Temple Baptist Church with Dr. George Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. Gilbert was born in Eldorado, Texas, on April 16, 1931, to Gilberto and Oralia (Pineda) Montez Sr. He worked at Ethicon for 24 years. He also worked at Gandy's Dairies and Handy Packing, was a cook at the Cactus Hotel, San Angelo Country Club and the Elks Lodge. Gilbert was known for his special pancake recipe. He was a member of Grace Temple Baptist Church and volunteered for many years for Code Blue. Gilbert married Adelfa Coronado on June 26, 1955, in San Angelo. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Emilio Montez; and a sister, Mary Camarillo. Pallbearers will be Tim Pena, Tom Pena, Brian Montez, Jonathan Montez, Ife Ogunleye, Craig Northcutt and Eddie Carter. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Adelfa Montez of San Angelo; sons Gilbert Montez III and wife Beyla of Highland Village, Texas, and Daniel Montez of Austin; daughter Yoland Adkison and husband Darrel of Stephenville, Texas; grandsons Tim Pena and wife Alma, Tom Pena and wife Tiffany, Brian Montez and Johathan Montez, all of San Angelo; granddaughters Angela Northcutt and husband Craig of Denton, Elizabeth Ogunleye and husband Ife of Arlington and Tisha Pacheco and husband Dave of Staten Island, N.Y.; brothers Ruben Montez and wife Lucy, Fermin Montez, Frank Montez and wife Bernice; and sisters Juanita Herrera, Maggie Villanueva and husband Frank and Olivia Soto, all of San Angelo. The family wishes to thank the members of Grace Temple Baptist Church for their love and encouragement during this time. Gilbert's obituary and memorial guestbook may be viewed online at robertmassie.com.



Published by GoSanAngelo from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2013.
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Larry, the girls and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. We send our deepest condolences and have your family in our prayers.

Hilario & Betty Gonzales

July 20, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family. May you find peace within eachother.

Cindy Segura

July 19, 2013

Adelfa and family,I am so sorry to hear about Gilbert,my condolences to you and your family.I am out of town, the reason i am not there to see you, may he rest in peace.s

olga Flore-Alcala

July 19, 2013

To Mr. Montez's precious family: he was without a doubt one of the sweetest, most gentle, and kindest men I ever knew in my life. I never saw him that he didn't have his sweet little smile and always a kind word to say. I am blessed to have known him. Prayers for you all. Love, love.

Laura Velez

July 19, 2013

My dear Adelfa,your Gilbert went to join my Gilbert in Heaven,they will always be looking out for us. May the good memories give you and all the Montez Family comfort. Keep him in your hearts. May God bless and help you during this great loss.. I Love you Madrina...

Rosa Serrano Cedillo

July 18, 2013

So sorry for the passing of your loved one. Praying for healing of your families broken hearts.

Vincent, Terri Munoz

July 18, 2013

Adelfa and family - I am so sorry for your loss. May your beautiful memories help you in this time of sadness.

Sylvia Montano-Ney

July 18, 2013

Hermana Montez and family, May God bless you and give you comfort at this time. Our prayers are with you all.

Roy & Janie Balderaz

July 18, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family. Carolyn Lubke

July 18, 2013

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

Daniel & Anna Castillo

July 17, 2013

Adelfa, our most sincere condolences to you and your family. May God send his blessing upon you and may he grant you and your family peace and comfort.

Vicente and Tony Meza

July 17, 2013

Adelfa and family, we are praying for God's peace and comfort at this time for all of you. We will miss Gilbert so much, but he is rejoicing in Heaven. Johnnie and Joyce Gray

July 17, 2013

Gilbert's Family, You will never lose your husband's, dad's, grandpa's, brother's, brother-in-law's & Uncle's love. He will continue to participate in every act, thought and decision you make. His love leaves an indelible imprint in your memories. You will find comfort in knowing that your lives have been enriched by having shared his love.
God Bless,

Donald & Sylvia (Biera) Cortez

July 17, 2013

I can't be there with you to celebrate Uncle Gilberts passing so gently from this life of flesh to his eternal life. It will only be a blink of the eye we will see him. He has another job in Heaven and I bet he likes it the best. Everybody there is lining up for his fantastic club sandwiches.
Remembering you and he always helping others.

Laverne Hogeda

July 17, 2013

My prayers and blessings go out to you and the family during this time of sorrow. All you can do is remember he brought so many happy moments in your life and left with a treasure of memories. That you will never be able to forget him. May his soul rest in peace.

Patricia Estrada-Maldonado

July 17, 2013

Adelfa and family,

Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences. We are in prayer for you. May God's Holy Spirit give you peace.

Gilbert was indeed a good friend and a wonderful Christian. His faith and words of encouragement were such a great blessing to us. We are grateful and we will always remember his sweet spirit.

In Christ,
Carlos and Doris Valenzuela
Cajamarca, Peru

July 17, 2013

Gilbert Montez III, our heart goes out to you and your family today. Praying that God will get you all through this hard time. We are very sorry for the loss of your dad. God Bless you all!

Dickie & Brenda Dodd

July 17, 2013

Deepest Condolences to all the Montez and Coronado family. Many years go by so quickly, but we don't forget those that were a part of our generation and fond memories. from the Nick & Concha Ramirez fammily.

Katherine Ramirez Ramsdell

July 17, 2013

My uncle was a great man!

A great man has risen
A gentle giant of faith
A man with a moral compass
A grandfather to cherish
A brother to be proud of
A man of strong principle
A father like no other
A soldier to respect
An uncle to look up to
A husband of a lifetime
A friend you could count on
A great man has risen

Uncle Gilbert I will always love you; please hug Ama for me.

Sharon Herrera

July 17, 2013

Olivia and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the good Lord keep him at His side. Our prayers are with all of you.

Sylvia & Charlie Ramirez

July 17, 2013

Dear Montez Family, My prayers are with you and yours at this time in your life. I enjoyed working with your dad here at Ethicon. God be with you always. An ANGEL has gotten their wings.
Carol Cruz

July 17, 2013

Adelfa,our thought and prayers are with you and family .

minnie L Juarez

July 17, 2013

OUR thoughts and prayers are with you all .Paul and Minnie Juarez

July 17, 2013

Gilbert (grandpa) ,was the sweetest loving man. When I began to first date his grandson Timothy , he took me in with open arms. It didn't take long to care for him.His gentle, endearing personality is what I'll always remember. The moment he joined his creator , the hot "West Texas" weather instantly began feel cool and calm .Us "locals" have been praying for rain for a good while . Soon after he parted from us , the Lord blessed the area with wonderful long lasting good rain. I believe when a soul parts with earth and joins The Lord , it begins to rain . Grandpa became an angel in heaven and left us a gift of rain we needed badly . Proving he was just as giving when he left us as when he was here on earth . He will be dearly missed !!!

Alma Pena

July 16, 2013

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