He was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on April 12, 1945 to Fernando Montemayor Cantu and Aurora Montemayor Valle.
He is preceded in death by his dear parents, Fernando and Aurora Montemayor Valle; and his beloved brother, Alvaro Montemayor Valle.
Fernando is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marta L. Montemayor; daughters, Patricia Montemayor and Phisit John Lilley, Araceli Montemayor, Rebecca and husband Michael Stubblefield; grandchildren, Lyndsey, Lyanna, and Lynden Lilley, and Christopher Cobb; mother-in-law, Martha C. Lizcano; sisters, Lydia Montemayor Valle, Aurora and husband Jesus Cabello, Concepcion and husband Oscar Mata; in-laws, Ray and Lydia Garza, Alberto Lizcano and wife Rubina; sisters-in-law, Joaquina and Ricarda Lizcano; as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Fernando had a career as a Certified Public Accountant and a Combination Pipe Welder. As a Combination Pipe Welder, he worked for Zachry, Repcon, Brown and Root, Exxon, La Fundidora in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and numerous refineries around the world.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Baytown, Texas. He loved the lord.
Fernando had a thirst for knowledge and loved to travel and learn about other cultures, languages, history, earth sciences, and social studies. He learned different languages and would interpret for coworkers, such as he did in Algeria.
Fernando worked all through the United States, and he also traveled abroad around the world. Some of his favorite memories were traveling to California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, and Wyoming. He traveled abroad to the Virgin Islands, including St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Christiansted. In Puerto Rico, he visited old San Juan and El Morro. He was fascinated by the Coquis (the little frogs that sing at night). Under military working conditions in Algeria, Africa, Fernando made many friends. His charisma allowed him to bring people together, make lifelong friendships and was highly accoladed by his company. He also visited France and the Eiffel Tower. His wife and family often accompanied him in many of these travels.
He had a calming presence as he enlightened and took you to another time and place as he talked about various areas of the world and life aspects. He embraced all humanity and would literally clothe and feed his fellow man and loved them without judgment. He was a very humble and noble man.
He had many friends that were family to him, and they treasured him in return as such. His absence will be difficult, but his memory will forever be etched in our hearts. As his loving wife and daughters, it was an honor and a privilege to have had so much love, joy, laughter, and indescribable wonderful memories. His reassuring voice resonates within us always to accept and love one another despite life’s challenges. His voice envelopes us to not weep in sorrow but to rejoice in that he is in the light of God’s eternal ecstasy and love. He taught us to be strong in facing life’s challenges. His calming energy and perspective refocused you to be able to be strong, cope and endure life’s hardships. He had a great sense of humor that helped you dispel all your worries away.
Fernando, your wife, daughters, family, and friends will miss you but are grateful for having you in our lives. You will be with us always, NOW AND FOREVER.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX 77521. Rosary Service will be held at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1124 Beech St., Baytown, TX 77520. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Frwy., Houston, TX 77060.
