Filiberto Lopez Montano

Phil was born in Placentia, CA raised Native American in Glendale, AZ. He joined the U.S.Navy in 1943 and served in the South Pacific Theater. A true self-made man in every sense of the word. In 2019 he received his High School diploma from Valencia High School, through the efforts of his grandson, PJ Montano.

A welder for over 40yrs he rose up to become plant manager for Westinghouse Corporation. He retired two different time with the final retirement from St. Joseph's Hospital, Orange, CA. at the age of 88.

He is survived by his children, Peggy Montano Peery, Phil Montano,jr., Susan

Montano and Mark Montano. Grandchildren, Jim Peery, Keith Peery, PJ Montano, Damien Montano, Carla Montano, Shawn Montano and eight great grandchildren.

This proud Indigenous WW Il veteran and self-made man moved on nine days before his 99th birthday and we will always remember and celebrate your birthday and death. Papa, your family is your legacy, you touched so many lives—mostly ours.

The MONTANO FAMILY would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thank you to all that extended their condolences, prayers and help in this trying time. Peace.