MARY PACHECO

1930 - 2023

MARY J. PACHECO MONTES

Aug. 17, 1930 June 1, 2023

Mary J. Pacheco Montes, 92, of Calipatria, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 1, 2023.

She was born on August 17, 1930, in Kaufman, Texas, to Tomas Pacheco and Maria de Jesus Gonzalez. She lived most of her life in Calipatria, where she raised her family and lovingly tended her rose garden. She also worked at Gilroy Foods, retiring after more than 20 years. She had a talent for cooking, embroidery, crochet, and sewing, but her true passion was baseball, especially her beloved L.A. Dodgers.

She was married to Francisco Montes until his death in 1998, a week shy of their 46th wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Montes is survived by her daughters, Angie Hernandez of Calipatria, Teresa Montes Rangel (Armando Rangel) of Calexico, Matilda Montes (Raymundo Herrera) of Calexico, Leticia Montes (Antonio Riquelme) of Upland, Mary Jessie Montes of El Centro, and Maria Trejo (Roberto Trejo) of Texas; son, Enrique Montes (Maria Gradilla) of Las Vegas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Frank Montes, who passed away in 2019, and Pedro Montes, who passed away in 2014. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Tomas Pacheco Jr., Celestino Pacheco, Narcisso Pacheco, Delfino Pacheco, and Pablo Pacheco; and sister, Consuelo Pacheco.

Viewing will be held on June 14, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Frye Chapel, 799 S. Brawley Ave., Brawley. Mass will be held on June 15, 2023, at 8 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 620 S. Cesar Chavez St., Brawley. Burial will follow immediately after at Riverview Cemetery, 4700 Hovley Rd., Brawley.

The family extends its gratitude to Uni Care Hospice in El Centro for providing excellent care and support.