Celia Montanez

Celia Montanez, age 100, passed away on May 1, 2026. Born March 14, 1926, Celia lived in El Paso, Texas, and will be remembered with deep respect and lasting gratitude for a life marked by quiet grace, steady warmth, and a gentle, kind-hearted presence that brought comfort to those around her. To be with Celia was to feel welcomed—her manner soft, her care sincere, and her love expressed in ways that did not need grand gestures to be felt. She was dearly cherished, and her memory will remain a blessing to all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915, on May 12, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A Rosary will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915, on May 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm, and may be viewed via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/152760121454878.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9205 N Loop Dr., El Paso, Texas 79907, on May 13, 2026, at 10:30 am, and may be viewed via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/152760121454878.

Graveside services will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, Texas 79907, on May 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm, and may be viewed via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/152760121454878.