Marc “Monty” Gregory Montanez, 59, of Glendale, Arizona entered into heaven on March 31, 2021 with his family at his side. Monty was born March 7, 1962 to Judy and Robert Montanez in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Hawthorne, California and moved to Arizona as a teenager. He loved and explored the beauty and diversity of nature in Arizona and called it his home from then on.
Monty was a heavy equipment operator for many years and then went into remodeling, from which he retired in 2013. He enjoyed his retirement with the woman he loved and was an avid and competitive golfer, fisherman, pool player, marksman, and outdoor enthusiast. He was also very interested in and studied the American military and astronomy and he loved listening to all the guitar greats.
Monty leaves behind and is greatly missed by the love of his life, Kara; her children, Natalie, Chase, Katie and Casey; his children, Brandon, Amber, Miranda, and Sequoia; his grandchildren, Charlie, Brighten, Hazel and Sawyer; his sister Tamara, nephew Robert, and Aunt Sandy.
Monty is preceded in death by his parents, Judy and Robert, and his brother, Anthony.