Francisca O. Montes, passed away peacefully in her home on May 17th due to illness and after a long and full life. She was a crafter at heart, beading, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and gardening. She loved teaching other people how to do many of these crafts and touched many throughout her life. Her other passion was traveling to see family and new places. Most of her life was dedicated to being a homemaker and caring for her family.
Francisca is survived by her six children: Maria Montes of Phoenix, AZ; Alejandra Magallanes of El Paso, TX; Bernarda Montes (deceased 3 months after birth); Jose Montes of Fort Huachuca, AZ; Frances Montes of El Paso, TX; and Fernando Montes, Houston, TX as well as her extended family and an abundance of friends. In the past 8 years she was a happy participant of the Bienvivir program and enjoyed the social events made available to her though this program and socializing with many people with whom she became close.
A special THANK YOU to Bienvivir social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, and the CNAs that assisted her daily and weekly needs with such care and compassion. Finally, thank you to all the people that have made a big difference in our lives and to our family this past year. She is resting now and at peace.
The Montes family will receive family and friends on Tuesday May 24, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 N. Carolina. A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at San Antonio de Padua, 503 Hunter Dr. followed by the interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband Mauricio Montes.
