Maurice Rangel LaMontagne

Maurice Rangel La Montagne passed away on April 26, 2011 at the age of 91. Maurice was born on June 30, 1919 in Mexico City, Mexico and attended the American School through grade school before leaving for Austin, Texas where he graduated from Austin High and The University of Texas with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Shortly after WW-II broke out, he proudly joined the US Navy in 1942 as a commissioned young lieutenant aboard the USS Texas Battleship which saw four major battles including D-Day. After the war, he married Grace Elizabeth Mohler, also from Mexico City, and moved to Schenectady, New York to work at General Electric's main headquarters. Soon after, Maurice moved back to the country and city he loved as a child, Mexico City, still working with GE. A few years later, he was transferred to GE'S offices in Monterrey where he and Betty decided to make their official home to raise their family. Maurice changed career paths for successful industrial manufacturing and distribution business ventures in the development of Mexico's steel industry until 1985, when they moved to their permanent home in San Antonio to be closer to their growing family. Maurice was a descendant of prominent Philadelphian and New York Families and a member of The National Society of Americans of Royal Descent. He enjoyed spending time with his family, managing his investments, playing golf, reading, collecting fine art, and listening to his large collection of music. All who knew Maurice, know that he was never shy to express his feelings or shape an argument. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elisa La Montagne; his daughter, Alice Anne La Montagne; and great-grandchild, Marlowe Katherine. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Grace Elizabeth La Montagne; children, Robert Weir La Montagne and wife Kristi, Maureen Linda La Montagne, and Maurice Edward La Montagne and wife Jeanne; grandchildren, Elise, Alexandra, Robb, Lauren, Adam, Allison, Seth, Maurice, Jr., Gregory; great-grandchildren, Braden, Huston, Landon, Elliot, Emery, Savannah, MacPherson, and Lillie Jeanne. Maurice will be sorely missed by his family and all those he touched in a special way. A Memorial service will be Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 1:00PM at Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap, San Antonio, Texas. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park following a reception to be held at the church immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to The Battleship Texas Foundation: [email protected] (Mr. Stephen Howell, Executive Director).