Philip Matthew Montez

Philip Matthew "Mato" Montez passed from this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He was born May 29, 1988. He leaves behind his parents, Ronald Montez and Carol Lockett, two siblings, Zachary Montez and Marisa Montez; grandparents, Revs. Luster and Lynne Lockett, Linda Lockett and Cora Sanders; aunt, Sylvia Montez; aunt and uncle, Debi and Phil Lockett; and many, many loving family members and friends. Mato was a talented musician, having played drums in a local band. He graduated from James Madison High School in 2006 and attended San Antonio and St. Philip's Colleges. He was a model employee who won awards for his great service at the Melting Pot where he worked for the past three years. He was a witty, charismatic, independent person who loved friends and family dearly. Mato will be remembered by his family and all who knew him as a sweet-spirited and very generous young man with a wicked-dry sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will begin at 12 Noon on Friday, July 15, 2011 at Travis Park United Methodist Church.

SERVICE

FRIDAY

JULY 15, 2011

1:00 P.M.

TRAVIS PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

230 EAST TRAVIS

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

Parking available on the Travis Plaza Garage roof for $5.00.

Rev. Claus Rohlfs, Jr., Rev. Carl Rohlfs and Rev. Howard Surber, officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Ross, Sam, Rene, Ryan, Brad and his brother, Zach.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mato's name may be made to Bexar County Detention Ministries, Inc., 503 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212.