MONTY MADRID
Nov. 26, 1980 - Oct. 28, 2010
Monty Madrid, 29, of Holtville, CA has gone home with the Lord on October 28, 2010.
He was born to Alicia Montez on November 26, 1980 in El Centro, CA and graduated from Holtville High School in 1999. Monty loved music, writing songs and poems, playing his guitar, collecting pictures, and riding his motorcycle. His dream as a little boy was to become a firefighter and he worked for the Holtville Fire Department for several years. He always wanted to help people, especially healing broken hearts of family and friends.
He was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by family and friends. Monty's last written words in his journal were "I close my eyes, my heart can only express on a bright Sunday that you gave me a reason to live. Please believe my thoughts, my thoughts mean no harm for we only live once."
Visitation will be held Friday, November 5 at Hems Brothers Mortuary in Calexico, CA from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 6 at Sendero De La Cruz, 711 Andrade Street in Calexico at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, also in Calexico.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Consuelo Gutierrez; grandfather, Refugio Gutierrez- Montez; and cousin, Carlos Pulido.
Survivors include his mother, Alicia Montez; sister, Georgina Madrid of Holtville; sister, Norma Puerta of San Marcos, CA; niece, Kyanna Celaya and nephew, Mario Cesar Celaya of Holtville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Georgina
October 28, 2024
Today, marks 14 years since God called you home. We miss you dearly but forever in our hearts and mind. Love you forever brother.
Your baby sister.
October 28, 2023
I love you.
Sandra M
October 28, 2020
Montz- it's been 10 years and it feels like yesterday. I sometimes talk about you as you are still here, because in a sense you still live within all of us who love you! Thanks for always being the sunshine I always need on my darkest days! Love you always, til we meet again!
Ashley Gomez
October 28, 2020
We totally miss you ! We always keep you in our memories and we always talk about how you would've spoiled our kids
Thanks for all the advices and the fun!
me
July 24, 2019
I dreamt you last night. You weren't coming home, I was worried and I just wanted you to be home already. Very much my brother's keeper. I love you. I miss you.
me
June 4, 2018
I miss you...
Your little sister
January 25, 2018
I love you.
me
November 8, 2017
Thinking of you. I dreamt you over the weekend. It is so so good to see you in my dreams. To see you alive. In my dream I had asked you if you knew you were going to die. You said yes. But you were back! I've dreamt this before, where I know you've come back to life. I miss you. I hope to always miss you until we meet again. I love you, Monty. Always will. I know you love me, too.
Your little sister
October 19, 2017
Thinking of you, Monty. I miss you and I just want to cry. I miss being able to talk with you and hang out. So much has happened in the last 7 years. I want you to know that you are not forgotten. You are very loved.
Your Sista G
June 27, 2017
Always thinking of you bro ♡
me
October 29, 2015
Love you. 5 years.
me
September 24, 2015
I love you, Monty.
Georgy Madrid
March 24, 2015
Thinking of you always my dear brother. Today is another day without you but a day closer to you. Loving you forever and ever your sister Georgy
me
March 4, 2015
I love you.
me
January 3, 2015
I love you. I'm glad I was able to visit with you last weekend. I really needed that. I miss you. There's still the void.
November 30, 2014
You are missed
me
November 18, 2014
Love you. Miss you.
me
May 20, 2014
Hi, Monty. I just came to read your obit. I do that often. I love you. I miss you.
me!
April 25, 2014
Thinking of you. I miss you. Looking forward to the day I'll see you again. In the meantime, I'll love you from a distance. Love you!
Georgy Madrid
April 4, 2014
Thinking always of you. Love you with all my heart mi hermano!!
me
March 4, 2014
Hi, Monty. I miss you. I haven't been on here in awhile. I hope to visit you soon.
me
December 26, 2013
Hi, Monty. We had a nice Christmas. Missing you. I love you.
Your little sister and Nikol
November 26, 2013
Happy birthday, Monty! I love you! See you soon enough!
Ashley
November 7, 2013
we miss you!
me
November 6, 2013
I miss you.
Georgy Madrid
October 14, 2013
Thinking of you hermano. How i dislike October....miss you with all my heart.
your little sister
October 10, 2013
Hello, Monty. I've been thinking of you daily. October is a difficult month for us. I love you very much. Wish you were here but glad you're in the best place ever - with Abba Father. Hugs and kisses for you!
August 28, 2013
Hello, my love.
The family and I spent time with you on my birthday. Wish you were around....
Your little sister
July 3, 2013
Hey, I love you.
Think of you all the time.
Your little sister
May 31, 2013
Monty, I miss you a lot. Wish you were here. But I'm looking forward to the day when I meet up with you. And nana too! I love you with all my heart and then some!
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 NIV
"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."
Georgy Madrid
April 30, 2013
Te Amo Hermano...
Your little sister
April 24, 2013
Hey. I'm missing you.
Georgy Madrid
February 25, 2013
Bro, Kyanna turned 8 years old on saturday. We missed you so much; it's so hard you not being around. She cried on sunday night and expressed how much she misses you and how she wishes you were around to hug and kiss you. It was hard hearing my baby girl cry for you...all I could do was hold her tight in my arms and tell her know you are always with her...and you don't want to see her sad. We hold that promise from God that we will see you again. Missing you bro. Love you!!!
Your little sister
February 21, 2013
Every once in awhile I come and read your obituary and still can't believe it's true...that you're gone. I know you know I love you but I still enjoy telling you. I love you and I miss you dearly. I'm torn between two worlds.
Your little sister
February 5, 2013
I love you.
Georgy Madrid
February 1, 2013
thinking of you....missing you hermano. Love you forever....
Your little sister
January 21, 2013
Hey, it's been awhile since I've come by and said hello but I know you know I'm constantly thinking and talking about you.
Love you.
Your little sister
November 26, 2012
Happy birthday, my love!
I hope you are still remembered by many.
I love you.
Georgy
November 20, 2012
Missing you so much...Our bdays are around the corner but it is not the same never will without you. My only bday wish is to have you next to me. Til we meet again everything will be complete.
Your little sister
November 7, 2012
I love you so so much. I still cry for you. My soul misses you.
Your little sister
October 30, 2012
Hi, Monty.
I went down to the Valley this last weekend. It was nice seeing everyone. Sunday we went to visit you. Pancho Lizette and kids were there; so were Eddie and lil' Eddie. He's so big now! Gina's kids and Pancho's kids were playing. It was really nice to see that. Pancho's been such a good friend to you.
I miss you. So many things are changing in my life. I'm sure you already know this.
I love you with all my heart.
October 29, 2012
I love you!
Your little sister
October 9, 2012
Hi, Monty. I've been missing you. I keep thinking of what your last moments must have been. If you knew. I love you and really wished you'd be here.
Georgy
September 30, 2012
I love you!
Me
September 21, 2012
Hi, love.
Talk to me. I know you can see me.
I love you.
Your little sister
September 18, 2012
Hi, Monty. Yesterday I was listening to a sermon on the radio. It was the parable of the rich man and the poor man. After the poor man died the angels came and carried him to heaven. Made me think of you. How awesome it must have been for you to see angels...not just that...but to have them carry you! I can hardly wait for heaven! I miss you. Can you see the changes in our lives? I hope to go back to school. Gotta say, I'll never stop being weird! ;P
I love you.
Georgy Madrid
August 28, 2012
Hey Bro! I'm here at work just thinking of you (well always). It's just not the some without you. I miss you so much and so do the kids.
Your sister that adores you!
August 21, 2012
Hey. I love you. Yesterday night I had dinner with the guys and Rachel. It was nice. I miss "just hanging out" with you. The guys are able to fill that void. I hope to see you soon enough.
Norma Puerta
August 17, 2012
Hello, love!
So, yesterday I received a birthday card from the fam. K and M wrote that you'll be visiting me on Saturday. Hope it's true! I love you so so much and I miss you so so much. It's weird to think that I may reach an age you weren't permitted to reach. I just want to tell you that each day that passes is a day closer to seeing you again.
Soila
August 7, 2012
Hey mijo!!! Guess what Gordo is starting the 8th grade man where have the years gone huh? I know you keep watch over us and him especially. He misses you deeply yet I know he stays strong for me cause when ever we mention your name he goes quiet and looks loss in thought...we miss you always. Chino and I were listening to Pepe Aguilar like our old days and man did my heart hurt I cried and cried cause I needed too... the pain remains the same. I know you are in God's grace pero nos haces tanta falta Monty. We love you!
Love
August 3, 2012
Hi, Monty!
Today Mario is two! :D
Thinking of you. Remembering when Eddie, you, Gina and I were at Gina's; when we lived at the condo. Good times and bad times. Yet you always showed me grace.
I love you. Hope heaven's also celebrating Mario's birthday.
Love
July 31, 2012
Miss you! Some days are more bearable than others. Today is an "others" day.
Come back.
Ashley
July 25, 2012
Hey monty!! We were talking about how much we miss you. I know you're in a better place now i'm not sad because i know sooner or later we will meet again. I bet you must be very proud of us like you always have been.we miss partying with you!! Come visist us at our dreams to let us know how are you doing. We love you so much:)
Norma Puerta
July 23, 2012
Hey! I just wanted to tell you....
I love you!
=]
Me!
June 13, 2012
I love you.
<3 Your little sister
June 11, 2012
Hola, mi amor!
Just wanted to say I love you!
I miss you. I always think of 08/14/10, you and I had so much fun dancing together at Jonathan's wedding. Thanks for being you.
<3 Your little sister
June 4, 2012
Hi. Thinking of you. :]
<3 Your little sister
May 11, 2012
Good morning, Monty.
I miss you so so much. Do you know this? There's so many lonely times without you. Last night I hung out with some guy friends from church. It was nice since I've been missing having a male friend.
K misses you dearly. It hurts me that she doesn't have you. I try to be the best aunt I can be. M is such a wonderful kid. Wish you'd get to know him. I love that kid so much. =]
Yesterday was Mexican Mother's Day. I'm sure mom thought of you. You are so loved here.
Missing you.
<3 My heart is yours
April 26, 2012
Hi, Monty. I miss you. Been thinking about you a lot lately. I just think how I never truly imagined that there would be a day you would not be here with us. I'm getting closer to my 30th birthday. You were a month away from yours. Hope you are very happy in Heaven. I sure do miss you!
I love you.
<3 Your little sister
March 22, 2012
I miss you so much. My heart is broken.
Love :]
March 14, 2012
P.S. Will you visit my dreams soon?
Hope you do!
? Your little sister
March 14, 2012
Hi. I thought of you yesterday. There's this kitty I'm fostering and reading his papers, I learned he was born November 26, 2010. You guys share a birthday! :] This really makes me want to keep him. Of course, Nikol is not too happy but she'll get over it. :P
I miss you so much. Really wish you were here. I need a hug (and a kiss on the cheek) from you.
<3 Your little sister
March 7, 2012
I love you.
Norma Puerta
February 4, 2012
Monty,
I miss you so much. :'(
I dreamt you last night. I wish you were here with us. I sometimes wish that you'll surprise me by showing up wherever it is I'm at.
Can you see us? I hope you know how much I love you and others love you too. K misses you. It makes me happy when she remembers you. And I'm sad that M didn't get to spend time with you because he would've loved you.
I look forward to the day you and I reunite!
I love you with all my heart. Your absence is deeply felt.
Norma Puerta
February 2, 2012
Hello, brother. I think of you a lot. I hope you are very happy in Heaven. I miss you.
January 31, 2012
I miss you. I need you.
January 5, 2012
I woke up missing you. :[
November 18, 2011
I love you.
Georgy Madrid
November 2, 2011
Thinking of you Bro! I love you with all my heart. Muah!
Bell
October 31, 2011
missing u everyday that passes by without you. love u monty.
October 29, 2011
I miss you Monty, I wish I had more time to get to know you, RIP my friend.
October 28, 2011
I miss you so much. :'[
October 11, 2011
I miss you.
Gina Madrid
October 10, 2011
Hello Bro. I can't believe it will be one year the 28th. We are planning your "Celebration of Life". Missing you so much. Loving you forever. Muah!
<3 Your little sister
September 18, 2011
Thinking of you. :D Though at times I still feel sadness I'm mostly grateful for the time the Lord gave us to be with you. You've left me with many great memories to be forever cherished. I believe we will once again be reunited in spirit. I love you with all my heart and I always will. <3
Your little sister
September 11, 2011
Buenos dias, hermano! I have a picture of us that was taken at Jonathan's wedding. I always take a moment to look at you. You're all smiles. :D I love you. I trust that God welcomed you with open arms! <3
<3 Your little sister
September 5, 2011
I miss you
I love you. Norma
July 28, 2011
I've thought of you all day long. Missing you.
<3 Your little sister
July 20, 2011
Hi, Monty. I miss just being able to call you up, tell you what's going on and hearing what you've got to say. Miss getting your calls letting me know you'll be visiting me for the weekend. I dream you all the time which I love. Makes me feel you're near and still looking out for me. I love you. Always will.
Georgy Madrid
July 19, 2011
I love you Monty.
Georgy Madrid
July 19, 2011
Monty, I love you with all my heart. There is not one single day that passes by that I don't think of you. You will always be in my thoughts, heart, and mind. We miss you dearly brother.
Gina Madrid
December 28, 2010
Monty my dear brother; how I miss you so much. Today has been two months since you went home with the Lord. Only God knows why he took you so suddenly and the way it happened. We didn't get a chance to say good-bye, hug you, kiss you, and tell you how much we all loved you but I know you knew that. You will live in my heart forever, you have left a tremendous emptiness and pain inside my heart and I know only God and time will heal everything. I know you are with me; it is great having you in my dreams seeing your smiling and hearing your silly laugh. You are our angel watching over us! I love you with all my heart! Your Sister Georgy
Gina Madrid
December 28, 2010
Monty my dear brother; how I miss you so much. Today has been two months since you went home with the Lord. Only God knows why he took you so suddenly and the way it happened. We didn't get a chance to say good-bye, hug you, kiss you, and tell you how much we all loved you but I know you knew that. You will live in my heart forever, you have left a tremendous emptiness and pain inside my heart and I know only God and time will heal everything. I know you are with me; it is great having you in my dreams seeing your smiling and hearing your silly laugh. You are our angel watching over us! I love you with all my heart! Your Big Sister Georgy
Love
December 27, 2010
i visited your grave on christmas eve and i cried. i miss you so so much. i miss your friendship...being able to talk to you...you always looked out for me...even when i didn't like it...bc you were my brother your job was to tell me what others wouldn't... =] you were my only consistent male figure. whenever i thought about my wedding day, i always knew you'd be the one that would give me away...i love you! keep looking out for me.
Rita Davis
December 23, 2010
Monty,
You were taken from us way to soon, I was just getting to know you, I had a great time when you came up to Temec. and we all played football,Those memories will be with me forever, I was really looking forward to you coming with us to Hawaii...I know you will be there in spirit.I've been getting to know the rest of your family,you should hear Kyanna she calls me cousin, I think it's cute.The short time I spent with you I will cherish forever and never forget...I miss you Monty.. Your memory will live in all of us...Until we meet again MY FRIEND..
Cynthia Castro
December 23, 2010
Monty, may you rest in peace. Norma and Georgy I am so sorry for your loss. Tell Alice that I am sorry. I wish you guys the best. Love always Cynthia Castro, Santa Ana, California
Your little sister
December 23, 2010
Monty, I love you! I think about you every day. I'm so glad we hung out so much the last few years. I miss you so much.
Liz Ramirez
November 29, 2010
Even though we hadn't seen each other in 2 years that still didn't keep us from not calling each other every once in awhile!! I remember the day I called to tell you that I was engaged...you thought I was joking!! I can still remember your laugh!! You were grilling me asking me questions about my fiance before you finally said "Ok...I approve!!" I was going to call you on Friday to wish you a happy birthday & tell you some more good news but I recieved a text on Thursday morning giving me sad news. News that I still can not believe!! As I sit & write in your book amigo, so many memories come to mind that I can not believe you are gone!! I know you are in great hands & you are now watching over us!! Take Care my friend.
My condolenses to Monty's family. You should be very proud...you raised a great man & friend. Monty will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten!!
Karla Pimemtel Garcia
November 11, 2010
My Very Good Friend Monty.I will miss you so much thank you for the wonderful times we had together.
Sis Georgina Madrid
November 10, 2010
I love you bro! Missing you dearly forever in my heart. You are our angel watching over us now. Love you Montz!!!
November 4, 2010
Norma, you and your family are in my prayers. I am glad a got to meet you and Monty with Rita and took the photo of the three of you October 18th. The news was such a shock. I liked you both and was happy that Rita had the two of you for friends. May God comfort you all and give you His peace. Monty will stay in my prayers for his eternal peace. Love in Jesus, Rita's Aunt Anne Marie., Florida.
R Davis
November 4, 2010
Monty,
I didn't grow up with you and I haven't known you all that long but I wish I had, you are a great guy,brother and son, I was so looking forward to our trips to Big Bear and Hawaii, I still can't believe what has happened, and now writing in your guest book...it's so hard because I never thought I would be sitting here writing this.You will Always be in my heart and on my mind. You are in paradise my FRIEND, R.I.P
November 4, 2010
R.I.P Brother Firefighter Madrid...Rob Walls firefighter Wilmington Manor FD New Castle,DE
Gina Paz (Escobar)
November 3, 2010
I knew Monty since we were 3 years old in preschool. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. May God give them strength to move forward. Rest in peace Monty.
Victor Sanchez & Sonia Torres
November 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Norma, and your family. Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. 143.
Soila Bojorquez
November 3, 2010
MONTz,
ONe MiNute I Am Ok AnD The NeXt Is So HArd. I DoNt WaNT To AccEpT It My Heart Can"t Handle The PaiN. You Were LiKE My BrOther alAwys The oNe I Can CoUNt On For aNYtHInG MIjo...I Miss You SoO Much. I HoPE U KnEw How MUch YoU MeaNt To Me anD My Son...Your GoDSon. CanT BRINg MyseLF To TeLL Him Yet, Cant Find The RIGht Words. He Loved You So Much And LooKed Up to You. Thank You For BeIng You aNd For BleSSing us All WitH Your PreseNce. I THiNk baCk And HAve so MAnY sTories So HilarIous And WOnderFUl. That Is What KeePs Me StrOng You AlWays FoUnd a Way To Make ME sMile & lAugh Buddy...Ill Miss That. LuV Ya MiJo.
Nadia Arvizu
November 3, 2010
I will miss you Monty, even though we lost contact you were always remembered. Just to show you how much you meant to me, I still have the little pendent you gave me for my sixteenth birthday. Silly of me, huh! Thank you for the wonderful memories we shared. You will always be in my heart. I know that someday we will see each other again. Until then may you rest in peace. My condolences to the family, I'm so sorry for your lost.
Nadia Arvizu
November 3, 2010
I will miss you Monty, even though we lost contact you were always remembered. Just to show you how much you meant to me, I still have the little pendent you gave me for my sixteenth birthday. Thank you for the wonderful memories we shared. You will always be in my heart. I know that someday we will see each other again. Until then may you rest in peace.
Vicky Scoggins
November 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Luciano Gonzalez
November 3, 2010
my prayer and thought are to Monty's family and friend. Que Dios lo tenga en su Gloria.
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