Father Henry Raymond Montecino

Father Henry Raymond Montecino, S.J., died at Ignatius Residence the Jesuit retirement home in New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday, December 9, 2003. He was a Jesuit for 69 years and a priest for 56 years. He was born in New Orleans in 1918, then his family moved to Baton Rouge, LA. He attended elementary school at Catholic High School from 1925-1932 and high school at Spring Hill from 1932-1934. He entered the Jesuit Novitiate in 1934, studied philosophy at Spring Hill College 1938-1941, and studied theology at St. Mary's College, Kansas 1944-1948. Father was ordained in New Orleans on June 18, 1947, taught at Spring Hill College, Mobile 1941-1942, St. John's High School, Shreveport 1942-1944 and taught philosophy at Loyola University, New Orleans 1948-1949. He attended St. Louis University for a Masters in Philosophy then returned to Loyola where he taught philosophy 1953-1984. He was Alumni Chaplain at Loyola 1979-1984. From 1984 to 1987, Father taught philosophy at the National Alokolum Seminary, Gulu, Uganda. From 1987 until 2002, he was one of the retreat directors at the Jesuit Spiritually Center in Grand Coteau, LA. Father was President of the Jesuit Philosophical Association 1964-1965, Superior of the Jesuit Community Loyola University 1969-1972 and Rector of the Loyola Jesuit Community 1973-1978. He also served on the Pastoral Team of the New Orleans Charismatic Renewal 1974-1977, and was Chairman of the Province Commission on Aging 1981-1984. In 2002 Father was missioned to Ignatius Residence in New Orleans to Ignatius Residence where he prayed each day for the Church and for the Society of Jesus and also for those who needed prayers. ""Father Monty'', as he was called, was held in great esteem by his Jesuit brothers, students, retreatants and friends. He is survived by: his sisters, Mrs. Sam (Rae) Romeo, Mrs. F. M. (Mae) Mollere, Sister Rosemary Montecino, CSJ, Mrs. William (Miriam) Day and Mrs. Raymond R. (Barbara) Miclette. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Rosa Guedry Montecino and Henry R. Montecino, Sr.; a sister, Mrs. A. T. (Ruth) Hilton; and a brother, Robert Montecino. Visitation will be at HOLY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6363 ST. CHARLES AVENUE ON Thursday, December 11, 2003 beginning at 9:00 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in the Jesuit Cemetery, Grand Coteau, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jesuit Retirement Fund, 500 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70119, preferred. Arrangements by JACOB SCHOEN AND SON FUNERAL HOME.