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Bertha MONTANO Obituary

MONTANO, Bertha (Navarro) 74, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2017. She graduated from Tucson High in 1961 and S.H. Kress Nursing School as an LPN. She took pride in her work at West Center where for years she assisted people as they recovered from addiction. In retirement she was an active member of the OMOS Ladies Guild. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Altenogenes and Amada Navarro, brother, Alex and sister, Olga. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Rafael, sons, Danny (Terri) and David (Kerry), grandchildren, Katie, Michael, Sarah and Brandon, seven brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 S. Kolb Rd, Tucson, AZ. Rosary begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to OMOS Ladies Guild or TMC Foundation - Peppi's House Hospice.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Jul. 20 to Jul. 23, 2017.

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Erika Navarro

July 15, 2023

I miss you dearly! Your smile was one of a kind and your warm hugs will never be forgotten! You were my favorite Great Aunt and I love you

Maria Leon

July 30, 2017

David and Danny, your mother was a close friend of my Mom, Carmen Leon. I have wonderful memories of her at OMOS events and at my Mom's house for many celebrations. Her kindness and love touched many lives. I pray God's angels surround you and your family during this time of such sorrow.

Debbie Hruschka

July 27, 2017

Ralph, I am so sad to hear of your beloved Bertha's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May the beautiful memories you have made together sustain you during this time. Condolences to you and your family.

Alfredo Nogales

July 27, 2017

Ralph, my deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family my friend. God Bless.

Sandra Maldonado

July 23, 2017

My Sincere Condolences, growing with all the Navarros, I always felt the closeness of Navarro Family as mine too, A beautiful Lady will be missed , Prayers for comfort during your time of Sorrow

Frieda & Clem Flis

July 23, 2017

To a special lady from a loving friend. I will always remember you. We will press buttons, eat See's Candies, and ride off into the sunset in our golf cart.

July 22, 2017

Uncle Ralph, Danny and David and family, I will carry her in my heart always; she was the best auntie, and we all never doubted how much she loved us. Please know how sorry I am not to be in Tucson, all in are in my heart. Olga

July 22, 2017

David and Danny, know how very sorry I am for your loss. May your strength help your Dad, wife's and children. Your Mom was a wonderful lady. God
bless you all.

Paula Brown

July 21, 2017

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Auntie Bertha. Although I only met her a couple times, I know how much the whole family just adored her. Rest In Peace.

Paula Brown (Navarro) _ Valrico Fl
Dale Navarro's 2nd daughter
Richard (Dickie) Navarro's granddaughter

Erika Navarro

July 21, 2017

You will always be in my favorite childhood memories, your smile is unforgettable. I love you Auntie Bertha. <3

Paul Navarro

July 21, 2017

I love you auntie Bertha and will miss you very much.


Love Pablo

Bertha l we'll miss u bless all of the family.

July 20, 2017

Love you Martha orozco

Lena Rogers

July 20, 2017

Sincerest condolences to Bertha's family. I
pray for the family. I love you all.

Frank Leon

July 20, 2017

MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, SHE WAS SPECIAL. SHE WILL BE MISSED.

July 20, 2017

Joe and I are so very sorry for the loss of Bertha. There will be a void in many lives. We love all of you and our prayers are with you.

Joe and Betty

Marta Vargas

July 20, 2017

You are now in the loving hands of Our Lord, Blessed Mother, your beautiful Mother, father, brother, sister and all the Saints and Angels because you were an Angel here on earth. RiP.

July 20, 2017

My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.

July 20, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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