Reuben P. Montez

Reuben P. Montez, 81, of San Angelo, passed away on February 20, 2016 at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1934 to Gilberto and Oralia (Pineda) Montez in Eldorado, TX. Reuben worked as a road maintenance technician for TxDOT. On March 21, 1964, he married Lucy Rodriguez in San Angelo and they have lived in San Angelo for many years. Reuben loved spending time outside tending to his garden, yard and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a devoted Christian always tending to the needs of his church and church family. He was very considerate of his neighborhood always looking after those that might be unable to care for themselves or in need of help. Reuben never met a stranger that he couldn't talk to, it didn't matter who that person was, and he loved to make people smile. Reuben is survived by his loving spouse of (51 years) Lucy Montez, two daughters, Patricia Montez Garza and husband, Rey of Highland Village, TX, Cynthia Montez Sosa and husband, Bill; son, Reuben Montez, Jr. and wife, Lillie; two brothers, Fermin Montez; Frank Montez; three sisters, Janie Herrera; Margaret Villanueva; Olivia Soto all of San Angelo; five grandsons, Chris Garza and wife, Liz of Randolph, MA, Jeremy Garza of Austin; Jacob Sosa of Lubbock; Michael-Tyler Moreno; Landry-Austin Montez both of San Angelo; four granddaughters, Angelica Gutierrez of Austin; Sarah Sosa; Caitlyn-Tayler Montez and Makinley-Paige Montez of San Angelo. He was preceded in death by father, Gilberto Montez and mother, Oralia Montez and sister Maria Camarillo, brothers Gilbert Montez, II and Emilio Montez. Family visitation will be held 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016, at Robert Massie Funeral Home, San Angelo, Texas. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Gilbert Montez III and Daniel Montez, officiating. Burial will take place in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Mohamad Ayass and his staff for many years of all the loving care provided to Reuben and his family. They would also like to thank Gentiva Hospice.