Aurelio Montenegro passed away peacefully on April 20th at the age of 85. Originally from Managua, Nicaragua, he immigrated to New Orleans in 1980. A graduate of the University of Michigan he was an avid Wolverine fan. Aurelio laughed deeply and loved fiercely - especially his four children and seven grandchildren. He was selfless, unconditional, and compassionate. To know him was to love him. Aurelio died as he lived - surrounded by the love of his family for which he fought until his final breath. Aurelio is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Berta Montenegro. His son Aurelio Jose Montenegro (Lisette); daughters Bertha Montenegro, Patricia Montenegro Swonger (Bill), and Alejandra Montenegro Almonte (Jorge); grandchildren Daniel Montenegro, Monica Montenegro, Daniela Delgado, Carina Swonger, Diego Swonger, Javier Almonte, and Lucia Almonte. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, Louisiana at 12:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow the mass at All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Memory of Aurelio ("Papi") Montenegro to Chateau de Notre Dame Nursing Home, 2832 Burdette Street, New Orleans, LA 70125. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com .

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 23 to Apr. 26, 2018.

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Rossana Hnatyshynn

April 24, 2018

Mama Berta, Aurelio, Tita, Paty y familia: Mis oraciones están con ustedes y con Don Aurelio. Don Aurelio fué siempre bello con todo el mundo que conoció y sobretodo conmigo y mi familia. El está en la gloria con Dios y descansando en paz. Con todo amor y cariño, Rossana.

Jeannette Raudes Montenegro de Solorio

April 24, 2018

Tía Berta, primo, primas: estoy con ustedes en este dolor mi mamá (tía Chela) nos enseñó a querelos . Tío Belo fue un hombre fuerte y de buenos principios siempre, un gran hombre con todo sentido de la palabra. Mis hermanos y yo estamos con ustedes en oraciones, pensamientos y corazón. Siempre estará en nuestros corazones.z

Rosemary Tunstall

April 24, 2018

What a beautiful picture of PaPa! I will treasure the fact that you all brought him to Chateau and we got to know Papa and your family. You all will always have a special place in my heart. I pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time in your lives. Sending prayers and love to you all.

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