Ysabel was born on August 31,1918 to Braulio Gomez Sr. and Francisca Martinez Gomez in Fort Stockton, Texas and raised there till the age of 18 where she helped her father with breaking horses, work the land and raise her younger siblings. She later moved to Mertzon where she met and married the love of her life Andres Flores Montez Sr. on February 14, 1940. She was a devout Catholic, member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Mertzon where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, member of The Ladies Altar Society and a Crusillista.
Survived by two sons Inacio G. Montez Sr. (Ana) of San Diego, CA and Andres G. Montez Jr. (Lidia) of Bryan, TX; two daughters Josie Chacon (Jesse Sr.) of Shafter, CA. and Mary Mendoza (Mario Sr.) of Mercedes, TX and daughter in law Bertha Montez of Mertzon, TX, 13 grandkids, 26 great grandkids and 17 great-great grandkids, one sister Ascencion Garcia of Copperas Cove, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, her children Miss Manuelita Montez and Mr. Pablo Montez Sr. and both of her parents along with 5 siblings.
Viewing will be at Johnson’s Funeral Home 5 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, February 25, 2021 with rosary to follow at 7 pm and Christian Burial at 10 am on Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Mertzon, TX with Father Anthony Franco Officiating. Burial to follow at Mertzon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Pablo Montez Jr. Andres Montez III, Jesse Chacon Jr., Mario Mendoza Jr. and nephews Adan Ramos and Johnny M Flores Jr.. Honorary Pallbearers are her grandsons: Ignacio Montez Jr., Miguel Montez, Augustine Montez, Joseph Chacon, Jose Montez, Jose Luis Martinez and great nephew Manny Gomez.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of San Angelo, Shannon Clinic Dr. Kristi Edwards and staff, Girling/Kindred Home Health along with therapist Chris and Travis. As well as a special thanks to her granddaughter Mita Montez and daughter Mary Mendoza.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org/give.
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St. Judes Children's Research Hospital501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105
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