It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to a truly remarkable man. Dr. Francisco Montes. A beloved husband of Berta and devoted father to Frank, Teek, and Ed, passed away leaving behind a legacy of compassion and wisdom. 

Dr. Montes earned his medical degree in the University of Havana, Cuba — a testament to his lifelong dedication to learning, healing, and service.  Outside of medicine, he was a man of numerous and varied passions. A loyal Miami Dolphins fan stretching back to the Orange Bowl, for many years he never missed a game hoping that “this year” would be the one. His son Frank and I would often meet him and what we jokingly termed his ‘entourage’ of Dolphin fans for pre-games at the Stadium. He had a genuine love for nature and found great joy in gardening — especially in nurturing his beloved mango trees. I enjoyed many conversations with him on cultivating mangos -- a subject which he had a endless knowledge and expertise.  

He was very easy to engage in conversation -- whether discussing world affairs, mangoes, Cuban geography or history, science,  or the Dolphin’s chances to actually win.  His words always came with warmth, humor, and tremedous insight.

Rest in peace, Dr. Montes.  It has been an honor and privaledge to have known a such a Cuban Renaissance Man.

Berta and Francis:

Sympathy to you and the family! Berta, you are a devoted daughter ❤️ and I am comforted knowing that you were with your Father as he joined your Mother in Heaven 🙏 

Love, Marilyn and Gary

Through us our parents became good friends for so many years.  So many memories to cherish between beautiful friendships. I know they’re united in heaven having the best times <3

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Francisco Montes

July 13, 1932 – June 27, 2025

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