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Jacinto Montelongo Obituary
He was born in Del Rio, Texas on April 7, 1935 to the late Serapio Montelongo Sr. and Juana Montelongo.
He met and later married Tomasa Portillo on December 23, 1960.
He was a lifetime musician playing with the Ochoa's, The Barela Brothers, and a variety of bands.
Jacinto was self employed and owner of J.G. Montelongo Lawn Service until he retired. His favorite pastimes were working on puzzles and he loved the game of baseball.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, sisters Christina Rodriguez and Victoria Gutierrez and brothers Adolfo Acosta and Jose Montelongo.
Jacinto is survived by his son Jacinto Montelongo, Jr of Midland; daughters Betty J. Martinez and husband Adam, Martha M. Ramos, Gloria Montelongo and Antonia "Toni" Montelongo, all of Midland; one sister Rebecca Garcia of San Angelo, TX and four brothers Abel Montelongo of Chula Vista, CA, Serapio Montelongo, Jr. of San Angelo, TX, Leonardo Montelongo of Ft. Worth, TX and Mario Montelongo of Abilene, TX; grandchildren Adam Martinez, Jr, Nathan Orlando Montelongo, Sara Ramos Casado, Crystal Ann Martinez, Sabrina Margarita Ramos, Natalie Juanita Montelongo, Celeste Amanda Martinez, Alexandra Tomasa Montelongo, Isabella Ann Montelongo; one Great Grandchild Ethan Alesandro Casado and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers for the service are Mario Lopez, Miguel Aguero, Jerry Montelongo, Eric Montelongo, Larry Montelongo, Adan Portillo and D.J. Villanueva. Honorary pallbearers are Adam Martinez, Sr., Nathan Orlando Montelongo, Ethan A. Casado and Adam Martinez, Jr.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Manor Maybee Center, MMH-ICU, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital and Dr. John Foster.
A rosary is scheduled for Monday at 7:00 PM at Heavenly Gate Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will take place Tuesday, January 22nd at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Heavenly Gate Funeral Home. Family messages and condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacinto Montelongo
Sara Casado
February 1, 2008
Grandpa I know you and grandma are watching over us. I received a penny today and thought of you as I will think of ya'll everyday. I know both of you are with all of us every second of the day. We will miss you but we'll always love you.
TONI MONTELONGO
January 31, 2008
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD .. I KNOW YOU ARE WITH WITH MY MOM..
Diane Montelongo
January 26, 2008
My sympathy and prayers are with you all. I am very sorry I was not able to be there. My son Ryan will continue the musical tradition for his great uncle, as he also loves music. All our love Diane, Ryan and Logan Montelongo
Jada Parker Hartfield
January 20, 2008
I was sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in our Lord. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Carrasco
January 20, 2008
Martha and family, I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. May God be in your hearts in this difficult time. God Bless you.
Elfia Sanchez and Family
January 20, 2008
My dearest cousins I am so sorry to hear about the loss of my tio. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Adam Portillo
January 20, 2008
Jacinto, you will be greatly missed. I have memories of you taking me to the Midland Angels baseball games when I was young. I have memories of spending Christmas with you and Tia when I was a young boy. Now you and Tia are reunited again. God Bless You and may you rest in peace.
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