Gilbert P Montez Jr.

Gilbert P. Montez Jr., 82 of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 14, 2013. Family visitation will be 6:30 - 8:00pm on Wednesday July 17, 2013 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00am Thursday July 18, 2013 at Grace Temple Baptist Church with Dr. George Cooper, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. Gilbert was born in Eldorado, Texas on April 16, 1931 to Gilberto and Oralia (Pineda) Montez Sr. He worked at Ethicon for 24 years. He also worked at Gandy's Dairies and Handy Packing, was a cook at the Cactus Hotel, San Angelo Country Club and the Elks Lodge. Gilbert was known for his special pancake recipe. He was a member of Grace Temple Baptist Church and volunteered for many years for Code Blue. Gilbert married Adelfa Coronado on June 26, 1955 in San Angelo. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Emilio Montez and a sister, Mary Camarillo. Pallbearers will be Tim Pena, Tom Pena, Brian Montez, Jonathan Montez, Ife Ogunleye, Craig Northcutt and Eddie Carter. Survivors include his wife of 58 years; Adelfa Montez of San Angelo, sons; Gilbert Montez III and wife, Beyla of Highland Village, TX., Daniel Montez of Austin, daughter; Yoland Adkison and husband, Darrel of Stephenville, TX., grandsons; Tim Pena and wife, Alma, Tom Pena and wife, Tiffany, Brian Montez and Johathan Montez, all of San Angelo, granddaughters; Angela Northcutt and husband, Craig of Denton, Elizabeth Ogunleye and husband, Ife of Arlington and Tisha Pacheco and husband, Dave of Staten Island, NY., brothers; Ruben Montez and wife Lucy, Fermin Montez, Frank Montez and wife, Bernice, sisters; Juanita Herrera, Maggie Villanueva and husband, Frank, and Olivia Soto, all of San Angelo. The family wishes to thank the members of Grace Temple Baptist Church for their love and encouragement during this time.