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Edelmira Montes Obituary

Edelmira Montes Born Sep. 6 1923 in Del Rio Texas passed peacefully in her home on Jan 13 2009. Preceded into glory by her husband Benigno Montes, her son Benigno Montes Jr and Daughter Margaret. Survived by sons Richard Montes Robert Montes daughter Delma Montes and sister Oralia Villanueva and many nieces and nephews. Grandmother to 10 great-grandmother to 18 and great great-grandmother to 5 children. We thank you for taking care of our Grandpa Ben for 12 years with Alzheimer's at home and for being the spiritual matriarch for all of us. You were an angel friend to so many through your life. Our hearts are broken but we take comfort that you will watch over us all. Viewing is on Jan 16 from 2 to 9 pm at Lima Family Mortuary, 466 N Winchester Blvd Santa Clara 95050 Rosary and mass will take place on Saturday Jan 17 at 9:15am at the Carmelite Monastery, 1000 Lincoln St. Santa Clara CA 95050. Reception will follow at the reception house next door to the Lima Family Mortuary.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jan. 16, 2009.

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connie frausto

January 16, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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