Carmelita Dominguez Montgomery

CARMELITA DOMINGUEZ MONTGOMERY was born on February 16, 1947 to Aurea Francisco and Jose Nilo Dominguez in Manila, Philippines. Lita married Claude Montgomery of Cheyenne, Oklahoma and became a widow in 2018. Lita is survived by her step-daughter Deanna (Randy), grandkids Zachary and Matthew, and her siblings Leo, Tess (Roger), Alice (Jun) and Tony (Mitz), many nieces and nephews. Her youngest brother Larry died in 1992.

Lita graduated from Manila High School in 1964 and subsequently worked at Clark Air Base as Secretary at McArthur Elementary School. She migrated to the United States on May 8, 1976 and worked for State of California and retired after 25 years. Known to most as “Lita” and to family as “Tita Litz,” she was a second mother to many. Lita had a generous heart, loved to travel, crochet, feed stray cats and visit thrift stores “that led to her collections” ~ you name it, she had it.” When family members were looking for something, we say, “call Tita Litz first” as most likely, she’ll have it. Lita had a great sense of humor. Even during her illness, she would come up with short one-liners that put a smile on faces of those around her.

Lita will be missed and will remain forever in our hearts.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, July 7th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm, with a Recitation of The Rosary at 7:00pm, at Lombard Funeral Home, 1550 Fulton Ave, Sacramento. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 8th at 10:00am, at Saint Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, 4325 Don Julio Blvd, North Highlands. Committal Services to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 7101 Verner Ave, Citrus Heights. There is also a reception, please contact the family for more details.