Miguel was born on November 25, 1930, in Manila, Philippines, to the late Juana Tiongco and Ramon Montealegre. He lived a life filled with meaningful moments, valuable lessons, and memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
He was a devoted and loving husband to Nenita (Inday) Lozarita Montealegre for 67 beautiful years. A partnership that was rooted in faith, commitment, and unconditional love.
He proudly served 23 years in the United States Navy.
Known to many as Noy or Mike, he found his greatest joy in time spent with family. He was soft spoken, but when he spoke, everyone loved to hear the stories he told.
His memory will forever live on in the hearts of his wife, his three children Michael (Jesica), Miguel (Menchie), and Lovelyn (Jonathan) Tamares; his grandchildren Jamie (Ariel), Michelle (Eric) Walsh, Jonalyn (David) Lynch, Colby (Chelsea) Montealegre, Jaryd (Sydney) Tamares, and Kayla (Samuel) Wilkinson; and his great grandchildren Emerald, Francesca, and Hudson Walsh, Zane Lynch, Alexander Montealegre, Brady Tamares, and Brynlee and Aurora Larson.
Visitation will be held at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, US, on October 14, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at the same location on October 14, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
