Mike was a San Diego Chargers Season Ticket Holder who loved to tailgate. His hobbies were golf, cooking, and of course, going to Chargers games.
He was a good father, husband, uncle, and a great friend. He is survived by his Wife, Micki Montanez of Temecula, CA; Sons Michael Jr. and Jarod, and Daughter Valory Montanez; Sister, Nancy Montes-Stidham of Redondo Beach, CA; Brother, Gilbert Montanez of Long Beach, CA; Sister, Tammy Montanez-Ruiz of Wildomar, CA; and Sister, Joann Montanez of Escondido, CA. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Norene and Gilbert Montanez.
A gathering of family & friends will be held at Rice Mortuary in Torrance on Saturday January 26, 2008 from 2 to 6pm. Burial will be private at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach.