Maria Montellano Obituary

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Published by Mercury News from Jul. 4 to Sep. 30, 2010.

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I miss you tia, You were a wonderful lady and a motivator to all.

Arthur Montellano

May 16, 2012

My SISTER OH HOW I MISS YOU. It's been a year that you left us. There is not one day that goes by that i don't think about you. But i know your now in a better place no worrys, no pain, no stress and now your with Dad and our brother can you please give them a hug and kiss for me and tell them that i miss and love them. LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH... AND THANK YOU FOR EVERTHING YOU DID FOR ME AND MY KIDS. ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS AND ACHING HEART.

Niki Lira

July 2, 2011

my dearest friend maria.I cant beleave your gone.I was looking at your wedding pictures the other day theres me,(teresa)melinda, esther together.You always had that big smile on your face.You will always be in my heart maria .I will meet up with you later, Your friend ALWAYS DANIEL AND TERESA BEGIL

DANIEL,TERESA BEGIL

January 28, 2011

I miss you nina!

SARAH GONZALES

January 24, 2011

GOD Bless you and keep you... May you walk with the angels in Heaven as you did on Earth. I will always remember your goodness and generosity and how you could brighten a room with your smile. May your family be at ease knowing that you watch over all of us from above.

Pam Carmody

August 10, 2010

To the Montellano family you have lost a wonderful women it sounds like. I am glad she was a women of GOD and she is at PEACE and home with JESUS. We are all on borrowed time till God calls us home, so that we can live in our huge house and gold streets that are in HEAVEN. May GOD give you PEACE in this time of sorrow. We are all born with a GUARDIAN ANGEL and now you all have your very special ANGEL that was here on earth. Mrs. Montellano will live forever in your HEARTS for generations to come. May she rest in peace.

Newton

August 1, 2010

Maria, you were not only our very good friend but you were also family.
You touched so many people and each has become a better person because of your unselfish heart. You never forgot the meaning of "friendship", you were the living expression of it.
You were an angel sent from heaven to share God's unfailing love for His children. Thank you for loving us each time we saw each other as if it was the first time...we never skipped a beat!
You will be missed so much by us and everyone you helped along the way but the heavens rejoice and the angels sing because you are home. You don't have to "Imagine" anymore what it would be like to be in the presence of the God who loves you so much.
Now you know that everything we know about our God is 100% true.
Pray for us, watch over us and thank you for being the strong woman that you were. You inspired other girls and women to respect themselves and give themselves value and never settle for anything less than they deserved.
Thank you for being an inspiration to many.
May the Glory of the Lord shine upon your face always.

Eddie & Rosie Dominguez
The Changos - Amaris, David, Arielle

P.S. - You did pay too much for the Hyundai Excel....

Rosie Dominguez

July 21, 2010

We will miss you tia Guera! Rest in Peace.

Maribel

July 8, 2010

Tia Guera you will really be missed by so many! It's incredible to see how many lives you touched with your positive attitude and great heart! RIP tia and I know you will watch over your family from the heavens above.

J. Macias

July 8, 2010

Tia Guera, you will be missed dearly by your family, friends, staff, and entire community! You touched so many lives in positive ways and were always strong for the family! I know that now you are in heaven with my grandpa and uncle Juan-looking over the family. RIP tia Guera!

Juana Macias

July 7, 2010

we miss you soooo much i cant let go of you. and we are also going to be looking for you every day. i know your still here i love and miss you so much maria

July 7, 2010

May you rest in peace my dear friend. Your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with your family.
Your friend,Lydia Rey Greene

Lydia Rey Greene

July 6, 2010

We are praying for you and your loved one's. You are in our thoughts. With Deepest Sympathy. Our sincere sympathy.
With Heartfelt Condolences.Our thoughts and prayers are with you
She will never be forgotten
The memory of her will always be in our hearts Thinking of you during this difficult time
May God's Grace strengthen you
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort
Our affectionate respects to you and yours.
Our love and prayer's are with you always. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heart's and our tears are with you. We share in your grief and send you our love. We offer our affectionate sympathy and many beautiful memories.
Our thoughts are with you now, and I send you our deepest sympathy.
We all join in sending you our
heartfelt love.

Robert (jo-jo) & Mariselda Garcia

July 6, 2010

Maria Elena you are going to be so missed by all of us!! U will always be in our hearts!! U sure did soo much for th Alviso Community and all the kids!! There will alwayz be great memories of u!!My son Spankie will alwayz love u.....

Monique Romandia

July 6, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family of Maria Elena Montellano. This was very shocking news to come across over the weekend. Though I did not know Maria Elena on a personal level, I was a neighbor of her bother, Patricio Sagon, for many years and in turn invited to a couple of family events. You could clearly see how Maria was that special mother, sister, Tia and friend that fused the meaning of family and community. No words can describe the sense of loss all are feeling. Our prayers are with your family.

Denise Gonzales, Zoila Compean and family

July 6, 2010

She was a true leader in our community. She set an awesome example of what hard work, dedication and love of Family and Friends can accomplish. Loyalty is a word not practiced by enough people in this world and she personified it.

Julia Martinez

July 6, 2010

YOU WILL BE MISSED MY GIRLFRIEND MARIA. AND I WILL MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE.

MELINDA GARCIA (CAMPUSANO)

Melinda Garcia (Campusano)

July 6, 2010

I'm very sorry to hear the news about Mariaelena death,I knew her as La Guerra back in the Day.growing up in Alviso we met and became Grand Friends,My Dad , Mr,Montellano and Mr.Jose Luna were Compadres when her Family started out with the fruit stand business off the Highway 237.I have Great memories about The Montellano Family.I M
iss you Guerra ,I know That you are in a better place now with your Dad and yor Brother and Thank You for all your generosity in the Community,Especially helping the Youth.I miss you,Love You Allways Sincerly From The Lujan,Loredo and Cazares Family.

Lujan,Loredo and Cazares Family

July 6, 2010

My heart goes out to the family of Maria. I knew Maria as a youth in High school and used to hang around sometimes with Maria,Esther and Albert. I also attended High school with Maria's brother Lenard. We wrestled for the same team as youth's. I will Miss Her kindness and infectious laugh!:) May God comfort your whole family. It was an honor to have known both Maria and Leonardo during this life time of mine. I was blessed by their lives.

Ernest Navarro

July 6, 2010

wow im still in shock,i cant belive your gone,you will be missed by many.i have so many memories of you helping everyone.any way you could..were all gonna miss you so much maria.vanessa and melissa and there familys are in my prayers.shes with my sis leti watching over all of us...

IVEN PEREZ

July 6, 2010

Maria Elena is going to be dearly missed by so many people that she touched with her love and generosity. She was a strong woman, a leader, a role model, a great friend. God always seems to take great people that make a difference in the world and Maria Elena is in heaven, resting in peace. Thank you Maria Elena for caring so much about the youth of Alviso and thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us. Descansa en paz.

Javier Rodriguez

July 6, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

laura santos(mckee)

July 5, 2010

My co-workers and I have been eating lunch at Maria Elena's for over 20 years. We got to watch the restaurant and Maria herself become very successful but never lose the common touch. She'll be dearly missed by so many of us who greatly enjoyed her restaurant and her gracious presence.

Katie Foster

July 5, 2010

Tia Lane I know its been a while since we've seen each other, but thank you for all the good times and great food. I have such good memories of the times we did spend together. You will be missed, and my prayers go out to the family.

Edward Rivas

July 4, 2010

Every time Tia seen me and i was in my pajamas she would look at me and be like why even get out of bed mija or wen i would do something that i knew i shouldnt be doin i could just see my tia's eyes all big lookin at me with that face she would give to us wen we did something wrong. It still doesnt seem real but she is in a better place now with grandpa and tio lenard so i know she is happy cuz she would always say a part of her died wen her brother passed away well tia u got that part back now and i know ur happy for that but now we got a peace missing I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TIA.

July 4, 2010

Although I live in Las Vegas, NV now, I was browsing the San Jose Mercury News when I came across Maria Elena's obituary. I am so sad to hear of her passing... she, and the family restaurant was always a favorite when visiting my hometown of Milpitas.

Her life, her talents and generosity in the community will not be forgotten.

Prayers to all of you... she will be missed.

Lupe Soto

July 4, 2010

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