Juan was born on August 30, 1965 in Fresno, California to Ramon and Teresa Montalvo. He worked as a field representative for pest control for over 10 years. He grew up in Tranquility and San Joaquin. He loved life and was always full of fun. He enjoyed coaching baseball and soccer. He enjoyed being the first grandchild, the first to make his mom and dad grandparents, the first to make young adults tias and tios, the first cousin. Johnnie was the first. He absolutely adored being the first and he held that place proudly. He loved being a Montalvo. He gave his life to Jesus Christ. He was a great man who changed many lives for the better, loving life and living each day to the fullest, to the max. Most of all, he loved being a Grandpa to his 8 grandchildren. There was nothing greater to him, nothing that could make him happier, than to be around his family. He passed away on August 12, 2021. Johnnie, or, Our Dad will be forever loved, and forever missed.
Juan was preceded in death by their son Angel Montalvo; his brother Angel Montalvo; his uncle Raul Montalvo, his grandfather Francisco Montalvo, his grandmother Maria Montalvo, and his aunt Minerva Viramontes.
Juan is survived by daughter; Teresa Arzola (Jesus); son; Juan Montalvo Jr., daughter; Perla Blessing (Jerry); son; Julian Montalvo (Christina); daughter Maria Montalvo; daughter, Margaret Montalvo; daughter; Marina Montalvo - De La Torre; his father; Ramon Montalvo Sr. and his mother; Teresa Pimentel; his brother; Ramon Montalvo Jr., brother; Sergio Montalvo, sister; Rachel Rizo Montalvo, sister; Maria Montalvo Manzo and brother Leo Montalvo; his partner Celia Nuno. Juan also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren; Eligh Quinto, Jerry Blessing III, Amelie-Ann Blessing, Forrest Blessing, Alexander Arzola, Andres Arzola, Alicia Arzola and Penelope Montalvo.
A visitation for Juan will be held Monday, August 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Palm Memorial - Kerman Chapel, 538 South Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630. A rosary service will occur Monday, August 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM at t he funeral home. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:00 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 15437 W. Kearney Blvd, Kerman, CA 93630. A committal service will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 N. Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
