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Juan Montez Obituary

Juan Garcia Montez, 77, of Palm Desert, CA passed away June 6, 2007. He was a retired Marine, who served with honor in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Mr. Montez. worked as a Veterans Affairs Officer for 12 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lupe Montez. He is survived by daughter Lucinda Torres of Indio; sons, John Montez of VA, Robert Montez of CO, Matthew Montez of Palm Desert, and Richard Montez also of Indio; sister Margaret Delgado of TX; brothers, Manuel Montez, Cipricano Montez, and Peter Montez all of WI. Visitation will be held Tuesday June 12, 2007 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. rosary at FitzHenry Funeral Home in Indio, CA. Mass will be held Wednesday June 13, 2007, 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Indio, CA. Burial will follow at Coachella Valley Cemetery. All funeral arrangements are under the direction of FitzHenry Funeral Home.

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Published by The Desert Sun on Jun. 12, 2007.

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Bob Montez

June 21, 2007

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the kind words and expressions of sympathy that have been placed here. What a testament to the Man that people who knew him for only a short time or for many years would take time to express their feelings. My Dad was a Marine, EDD representative, Master story-teller, and most importantly a Family man. Although we feel it was too short, He lived a great life and will be missed by many. As one of his son's I'm honored to have known him and will forever carry his memory in my heart.
"Go rest high on that Mountain"

Stephanie Miguel

June 12, 2007

Mr. Montez I'll never forget the day I met you at the Loma Linda VA in Palm Desert, you always knew what to say to make us smile thanks!!! R.I.P

Mandy (galaz) Doak

June 12, 2007

I am heartbroken and saddened to hear of your fathers passing. It came as a shock to me. I will always keep His family in my prayers. He will be Missed and He will always be remembered. He was a kind,generous and giving Man. I only wish that I had one more visit with him. Cheers, John, to life well lived....
May your family find comfort in knowing that you have given a piece of your self to everyone you have met, and that you still live on..

Terrence Tingle

June 12, 2007

It was an honor when I met Juan about ten days ago in Loma Linda. He was a true patriot. His family is a testament to what a fine man he was.

John Vilalta

June 12, 2007

Juan Montez
A Marine, a veteran, EDD Veterans representative and a great family man. Juan known to many as Gunny, a name he picked up while in the military. Juan was a real community leader who served as an example to all of us. His work with the Palm Springs Employment Development Department will long be rememered.

My condolenses to his family. God bless you..

Jack La Roche

June 12, 2007

Juan was a great patriot and friend.
I am sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.
I am out of the area for 4 months an cannot make the services but I will be there in spirit

TRINO DEL TORO

June 12, 2007

GUNNY IF YOU GO TOP-SIDE, SAVE A PLACE FOR ME. IF YOU GO BELOW THE DECKS, TELL HIM YOU AND I ALREADY KNOW THE DRILL. SEMPER-FI

TRINO M. DEL TORO
ST/SGT USMC

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