Joe Alonzo Montez

Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years of marriage to Olivia Perales Montez of Fort Worth; and his parents Doroteo Sr. & Tomasa Montez of Cameron, son John Montez of Fort Worth, brothers Manuel Montez, Sr. of Burleson, Doroteo Montez, Jr. of Fort Worth.

Joe is survived by his two sons Michael (wife Belinda) of Fort Worth, Joe Jr. (wife Toni). Brothers Arthur Montez, Sr. (wife Annette) of Cameron, Leo Montez (wife Gloria) of Rosebud, Johnny Montez (wife Antonette) of Waco, Sisters: Rosie Garcia (husband Pete) of Bryan, Eva Gonzalez of Waco, Lupe Montez of Waco

Grandchildren: Coreen (husband Isaac), Anthony, Alonzo (wife Sammy), Michael Jr. (wife Tanya), Chelsea (husband Danny), Amanda, Luke and Avery

Great Grandchildren: Christian, Jayden, Isabella, Michael Joe, Stella, Hazel, Carter, Ava & Cora

Many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members

Joe was born on December 18, 1939 near Rosebud, Texas. Joe graduated from high school in Cameron, Texas. He retired from Aviall as an airplane mechanic. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church for many years.

In his earlier years he enjoyed dancing with his wife Olivia, watching western and old movies, going to the casinos, taking family trips, attending family gatherings and spending time with his family. He loved playing cards and Loteria with family members when gathering at his parent’s home or family functions. He liked watching the Dallas Cowboys football team. Joe also liked spending time outdoors. He spent his last years at a memory care facility where he was diagnosed with Dementia.

The Montez family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Colonial Oaks in Arlington for the care and support given to Joe also known to them as “Papa Joe”.

Joe will be deeply missed and his memory will forever remain in our hearts.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3rd (Rosary at 7:00 p.m.) at Laurel Land Funeral Home (Main Chapel) at 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76134

Funeral Mass: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4th, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church 3601 Alta Mesa Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas, 76133 followed by

Committal service at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Olivia.

Pall Bearers:

Alonzo Montez, Michael Montez, Jr., Luke Montez, Danny Montez,

James Montez, Manuel Montez, Sr., David Garcia, Martin Gomez,

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3' (Rosary at 7:00 p.m.) at Laurel Land Funeral Home at 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76134

Funeral Mass: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4th, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church 3601 Alta Mesa Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas, 76133 followed by interment at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Olivia.

Serving as pallbearers are Alonzo Montez, Michael Montez Jr., Luke Montez, Danny Montez, James Montez, Manuel Montez Sr. , David Garcia and Martin Gomez.