Lydia Montanez

It seems like only yesterday you and I were together. Sitting @ V.A. Hospital in Tampa,Fl. visiting our beloved brother Paul.He entered into eternal rest on Oct.28,2011. Three months later, our family said goodbye to you as you went to be w/ our Lord in Feb.01,2012. Your departure was so brief.You are sadly missed.
Like a flower that is crushed,withers away,and leaves its fragrance... you have left your fragrance forever in our lives. A day doesn't go by that I don't reminisce about moments we shared together.R.I.P.

The legacy you left behind is clear indication of the woman you were. Happy Birthday!

The legacy you left behind is clear indication of the woman you were. Happy Birthday!

Lydia I have had the pleasure of meeting & getting to know your Dear Son Steve. He has become a Dear Friend to me and I know you couldn't have been Any Prouder. You did a Great job in raising him and he misses you Dearly. Happy Birthday in Heaven! R.I.P. Lydia!

If roses grow in heaven, lord please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother's arm and tell her they're from me. Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Tell her that I love her and that my heart still aches and that will never go away…RIP MOM HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I LOVE YOU

your loving son Steve.

We've wondered at times in our life how do we move forward after suffering a the loss of a loved one. As time passes by, I realize that God meets us every day to show us that His love for us is constant. He's always there to guide us through the difficult times. Thank God for His Peace,Love,and Hope.
Lydia you are sadly missed by all who loved you. We will never forget the memories we created and shared as a family.
Your sister & Family

Dear Sis, I loved you then and always will. Your sister Anna

Mom Yesterday Marked one month in heaven. I am at peace knowing you are free from your pain. I miss you dearly and it pains me not being able to hear your voice again. I will always cherish our times together. When my time on earth is done, I will look forward to seeing my "tata juicy fruit" again. I LOVE YOU MOM!

Lydia, your enjoyment in the presence of our Lord has got to be grand. God bless your family, may they receive his strength and peace!

Mommy this candle burns as brightly as your spirit.My love for you shall remain always upon my heart and soul.Rest in peace until we see each other again. Bendicion Querida Mama.

My deepest sympathy to the family. May she rest in peace. Luv u all.

My deepest condolences to you and the family. May you rest in peace.

Our condolences to the family. May God give u the strength to carry on all her memories. Luv Andre nieves n familia

My condolences to the family which i wish i could of seen my cousin Lydia its been years since we seen each other, The last time i saw her was when i was younger. I remember her daughter alice when she was little Lydia was a wonderful women that my dad alway care for her.God bless you Lydia you will be miss Love Virginia and family

Even tho we cannot be there with you, we are there in spirit and wish our family strength to get thru this sad and difficult time.
Love,
Vickie and Lito

The Human Route
Coming empty-handed, going empty-handed -- that is human.
When you are born, where do you come from?
When you die, where do you go?
Life is like a floating cloud which appears.
Death is like a floating cloud which disappears.
The floating cloud itself originally does not exist.
Life and death, coming and going, are also like that.
But there is one thing which always remains clear.
It is pure and clear, not depending on life and death.
Then what is the one pure and clear thing?

My Tia Lydia: Who I always respected and loved. Sharing your deep sorrow, Cousins Steve,Alicia and Janet and all our family. Tia, I loved you then and always will. God Bless You...
Your nephew, Raymond

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow." My condolences to Alice, Steve, Janet and the rest of the Montanez family...

My condolences to the family. May happiness still fill their hearts with happy memories and thoughts. God bless you all.

To my sister Lydia ,who for me was a force of strength,character and endurance.So full of love for life and family. A sister who was deeply loved and forever will be missed. Now that you're in heaven, you will be with our loved ones that we have loved and lost. Embrace them all from all of us that still weep in your and their absence. You are forever embedded in my heart.
Love you always, your sister Anna

My condolences to the family. I last saw cos.Lydia, over 30 years ago in cos. Joaquina, holiday party. I spoke to her recently when she came to see her beloved brother Pablo. Pablo, was my brother neighbor and Lydia, saw a picture of me and said that's La Negra. Sure enough we reunioned if even by phone. She was never forgotten and will never be. she will forever live in our hearts and may she rest in peace. Cos. Miriam Ortiz Belardo or as Lydia called me "La Negra".

My prayers go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May you find the strength to get through this difficult time.

Que DIOS le la Fortaleza espiritual en esto momento dificiles que estan pasando hoy dia, al perder La Joya mas Bella de este mundo que es una Madre. Mi Cosentimiento para Alice, Steve, Janet, Steve Jr. y la familia.

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

My God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I found cousin Lydia, after over 30 years. Reason being I meet her beloved brother Pablo, in Tampa, Florida at my brothers Ralphie's house party. When I meet Pablo, I told him he looked familar like family. when Pablo, was in the hospital the family came to Tampa, Fl to be at his side. My brother Ralphie, offered his house for some to stay. Lydia, and others came over. Lydia started looking at his pictures and said thats LA Negra. My brother said thats my little sister Miriam. Well it came to be that we were related. The last time I saw Lydia, was at cos. Jackie's holiday party. I never forgot her and wound also ask family members if anyone know about her.

She will forever live in our hearts, my she rest in peace.

Love always cousin Miriam or as Lydia, called me "La Negra".

Pompano Beach, Florida

Our Prayers are with your famliy and our hearts are with you.

“Have comfort in the thought Her soul takes flight to a world unseen by human eye, and there arriving She is sure of bliss and will forever dwell in paradise until reunited.. Hence, the time to celebrate Her life...., is now." Semper Fi.

Our deepest sympathy to you Steve, Alice, and Janet. Tia Lydia will always be remembered as one who lived life to the fullest. We love you all very much. May you rest in peace knowing she's with her Creator now; she suffers no more.
Comfort, prayers, and love,

Niece,
Barbie & Hector Santos

PS Here's a photo of tia Lydia and her siblings: from left to right: sister, Abigail, Lydia, Pablo, Jr., brother Edward, brother Paul, bro-in-law Jay, sis-in-law Vicky, and sitting, sister Anna.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To our loving eldest sister Lydia Ester Montanez, on behalf of all your sisters and brothers; Anna (Jay) Acosta,from Buffalo,NY, Abigail (Roberto)Nieves, from Dunkirk,Ny, Wilfred (Martha) Borges,from Niagara Falls,Ny,and Eddie(Judy)Borges,from Grand Island,NY. And all your neices and nephews. Your sister-law Victoria Martinez,from Tampa,Fl.

We will sadly miss your presence in our lives. You were the best sister one could ever hope for. You were loving, considerate, kind, and compassionate about life. You fought the battle of life with dignity and courage, we admire your bravery through out this difficult fight with cancer. Our hearts ache for your loss, but our spirits rejoice for you've gained a crown in glory.

May you rest in the ever lasting arms of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. No more pain, on more tears, no more suffering. We won't say good bye, we'll say, "see you later in heaven when our journey here on earth is done". R.I.P.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.So sorry for your loss. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

My deepest sympathy to your family Steve. I am so glad you were able to be with her in her time of need. She's in a better place now. You all will be in my prayers.

My condolences to the family that I have become part of. My prayers goes out to everyone who will miss Mama Montenez and her wonderful spirit. God needed his angel to help keep an eye on us and he chose the perfect one to keep us all safe.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, LYDIA MONTANEZ.. You will be miss.

We like to believe that when we lose someone close to us, they still live through us and give us strength.
We are very sorry for your loss.

Sending our deepest condolence to you and the family.

May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.

I send my heartfelt condolences to the Montanez family. May you be wholly comforted during this difficult time. May Lydia's memory, her thoughfulness and kindness, live on through each of you.

My Condolences to the family, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal and Love leaves a memory no one can steal. She was a wonderful mother/grandmother, and will be loved & missed dearly. Your in a better place now, pain free... With Deepest Sympathy R.I.P Lydia Montanez.

Eventhough i never had the pleasure of meeting you, what has been said of you is that of a phenomenal woman; a caring and selfless mother and leader. May GOD have you resting peacefully in his kingdom.

May you rest in peace. My prayers are with the family.

I have had the pleasure of meeting you a couple of times and enjoyed my conversations with you. My you always rest in peace my prayers are with the family.