Ane Marie Montas

Ane Marie was born in December of 1939 to Donna Donatien and Gracieuse Aurelus. She spent most of her youthful years in her hometown of Lascahobas, Haiti. She was the youngest of four siblings and the last living kin of Donna and Gracieuse.

She later went on to marry her beloved husband, Octanus Montas, in December of 1959. A devoted Woman of God, proud wife, and outstanding mother of ten children at the time, Ane Marie worked diligently as both a merchant and a farmer.

In her later years, she began her journey to the United States, where she and Octanus not only visited their children but also lovingly cared for their grandchildren. Ane Marie led her home by faith and ensured that her household remained centered in the presence of the Lord. Her devotion was evident through her faithful service in the Women’s Ministry at LINAZ.

Our dear Ane Marie is survived by her beloved husband, Octanus Montas; her nine children and their families: Claudette Thermora, Jean Alix Montas, Emmanuel Montas, Michelle Mirville, Karnes Montas, Onide Durandisse, Myrtha Montas, Maranatha Thomas, and Ronald Montas.

She is also survived by her grandchildren and their families: Jeffrey Thermora, Sarah Jean-Charles, Michcar Leriche-Chevalier, Michael Leriche, Emmanuel Montas, Jackie Montas, Rebecca Montas, Jennifer Montas, Sophia Montas, Yuri Montas, Midlyne LaFortune, Steevens Mirville, Karvens Montas, Jeremiah Montas, Kira Montas, Naheed Durandisse, Adley Durandisse, Alfaro Raphael, Mitchell Raphael, Jonathan Raphael, Mekayla Thomas, Nathan Thomas, Jayden Thomas, Sanaii Montas Thomas, Jacob Montas, and Justin Montas.

Lastly, she is survived by her great-grandchildren: Manuel Azarius Chevalier, Maliyah Emma Chevalier, Brielle Montas, Shamar Montas, Kairo LaFortune, Jayden LaFortune, Elijah LaFortune, August Miles Sydnor, Amariel Jean-Charles, and Ephraim Levi Jean-Charles.

She was preceded in death by her three older siblings, as well as her beloved daughter, Marie Carmel Montas.

To say the least, Ane Marie was as brave as she was selfless, always placing the needs of others before her own. Not only a wife, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was truly a GIFT, and she will be missed more deeply than words can express.

Visitation is in the care of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes and will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at their location: 900 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912.

The Morning Viewing will commence at 9:00 AM with the Homegoing Service following at 10:00 AM at Lansing International Church of the Nazarene 5701 S. Waverly Rd, Lansing, MI 48911. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery 2600 E Mount Hope Ave. Lansing, MI 48910.

The repast will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West – Banquet Hall: 633 N Canal Rd. Lansing, MI 48917.