It’s been 5 years today!! Miss you more than ever. Best Dad to ever live.

Such great times that won't be forgotten. I was so lucky. Always missing you both and thinking about the times...

Dad, today has been 4 years that God has called you home. We all miss you so much. Mom misses you, us kids and grandkids. Learning to live without you has been difficult to say the least. Love you.

Compadre, What a beloved friend you have been to us. Every memory from over the years is cherished, especially your wonderful smile. 
Comadre Olivia, what a beautiful relationship you two shared, thick & thin, ups & downs. You two set the bar high! We love you. God bless you. Prayers, love and hugs, Compas, Ray & Martha

Cousin in this sorrowful time we would like to extend to you our heart felt condolences, may our lord comfort you and your loved ones From Cousin louie serrano and famlia Chandler az

My gramps, Honey, we will all miss you very much and you’re probably laying back and watching a coin auction right now buying up that silver, see you soon honey. love you 

my honey, i love and miss you more than anything. you’ve put endless smiles on my face and made me laugh more times than i can count.  thank you for being the most caring, kind, and loving person to ever walk this earth. i love you with all my heart !

Olivia,
I will miss our 3 way coversations on the phone. Cruz was such a wonderful positive happy spirit!!!  My heart aches for you and your family know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

Love, 
Sylvia and Fernando

Mr. Montanez,  so sorry to see you gone so soon. 
I want  to thank you for being so kind and loving to my son Michael, to me and my family.  
I will soon be with you,  and we can have one more beer.. May God bless you and keep you forever in his eternal peace.

My mentor and fun guy! Whether it was learning about business driving the truck to Santa Barbara or shots of Jameson in New Orleans it was never a dull moment. Your presence will be missed yet never forgotten. It's been said and I agree we all need more Cruz attitude! 

Love you, 

Big Mike - "Toodaloo" 

I love you Honey (grandpa) you are the best grandpa who made me laugh and always pushed me to be the best I can be. You always encouraged me in everything I did. I love you so much honey and I promise to take care of and hold on tight to your favorite New York hat.  You are my guardian angel.  

Crucito, you will always be remembered. Your exuberant personality, your generosity, your loving acceptance of everyone will keep you alive in our hearts. The angels must have danced when you arrived in Heaven. We love you.
Your cousins from El Paso,
Alicia and Javier De la Rosa

You are a like a father to me, I will never forget all that you have done for me, my kids and our family.
I will never forget the truck rides and Fridays in Santa Barbara or my kids at the shop.
You are so missed! This one is hard, you are a good man Cruz!
I love you!

I love you Dad! I miss you so much! Thank you for being the loving & caring man that you were to mom & your kids! You will forever be my Angel 

I love you dad! Thank you for teaching me how to live life to its fullest! I will never be the same without you. I can’t wait to see you in heaven.  I miss you so much! 

Greatest Dad and Grandpa to ever live. We love you Dad. Always and Forever ❤️ 

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Cruz Montanez, Jr.

September 24, 1950 – August 21, 2021

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