Entered into rest in Hollister at the age of 69. He was born in Hollister but lived in Georgia for 25 years. He is a retired 20 year veteran of the US Army and enjoyed many pastimes – bingo, family gatherings and travel. He had a great sense of humor, was compassionate, thought of others first and never gave up and had a positive attitude. He loved his dog “Little Bit” and loved his “Youngins.”
He is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Desie Montelonga, who passed away in 2005, his loving family in Georgia, Jerry and Dorothea Hobbs, Shirley Skaggs, Dolph and Pat Skaggs, Rosela and Ray Foust, Steve and Loretta Skaggs and his numerous grandchildren in Tifton, GA, his sisters and brother, Rebecca Lopez of San Juan Bautista, Maria Elena Gonzales and her husband, Manuel, of Hollister and Frank Gabriel and his wife Carol, of Drexell, NC. He is preceded in death by family members, his parents, Joseph and Gertrude Montelongo, his siblings, Anthony “Smokey” Williams, Dolores Castillo, Anita Montez, Irma Chavez, Joe Montelongo, Bertha Avina, his son-in-law, Doef Skaggs and his brother in law, Rosario Lopez. He is also survived by his nephews and nieces in Hollister and California.
A reception will precede the funeral services at the home of Gloria Gutierrez, 1641 Iris St., Hollister (831) 637-9392 – on Wed. Nov. 1, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home on Wednesday. VFW Post 9242 will participate with military honors. Friends can pay their respects from 12:00 noon until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home on Wed.
Other services will be held in Tifton, GA. with interment at Lawrence Cemetery in Vanceville, GA.
The family wishes to thank Monique Vasquez, his care giver, and special thanks to Dr. Gatpolintan and the staff at Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility.
