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Rose Mary Montelongo

Rose Mary Montelongo obituary

Rose Mary Montelongo

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1121 Roberts Avenue, Madera, CA 93637

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Rose Montelongo Obituary

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Rose Mary Montelongo who loved to be called "Grandma" by her children, departed her loving family on October 11, 2025.

Rose Mary was born in Madera on July 5, 1943. She was an administrative assistant for Madera Unified School district for over 40 years. She was an avid oil and acrylic painter. She loved to cook and she loved to hold her grandbabies.

She is survived by her children Monica Montelongo, Arthur and Tracey Montelongo, Roseanne and Michael Lopez, and Tricia and Darren Long, her nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur Montelongo, Sr., her parents, Joseph and Jessie Padilla and her brothers Joseph, Jr. and Michael Padilla.

Services will be held on October 24, 2025, at Jay's Chapel, 1121 Roberts Ave., Madera, CA, at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the charity of your choice. God Bless everyone.
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Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Jay Chapel Directors

1121 Roberts Avenue, Madera, CA 93637

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Jay Chapel Directors - Madera

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