Manuel Montano

Rosary and Funeral Mass for Manuel " Chapo" Montano, Jr. 51, of San Rafael, New Mexico will be held on Wednesday-December 3, 2014-9:30 AM at the San Rafael Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Rafael Community Cemetery.



Manuel was born to Manuel and Jennie Montano of San Rafael, Nm on September 17, 1963 and he passed away on November 30, 2014 in San Rafael, New Mexico. He was a kind Big hearted person who loved his family and friends. He was always there to help those in need. He loved spending time with his grandkids and his children and wife. He loved being out in the mountains hunting and camping, he will be dearly missed.



He is survived by his loving wife: Carmen of the family home; his 5 children: Daughters: Jennie Montano and fiancee Carlos Gonzales, Veronica Meza , Elvira Hughs and husband Josh all of San Rafael, New Mexico; Sons: Gabriel Meza and wife Jessica and Alex Balderrama of San Rafael, New Mexico; Eight Grandchildren and one on the way; his father: Manuel Montano, Sr.; Brothers: Raymond Montano and wife Veronica of San Rafael, New Mexico, Jerry Montano and wife Cristine of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert Montano and wife Catherine of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Michael Montano and wife Josie of san Rafael, New Mexico.



He is preceded in death by his Mother: Jennie Jaramillo Montano; son: Daniel Montano; Grandparents: Patrcino and Tomisita Jaramillo and Cruz and Candelaria Montano.



Pallbearers will be: Lawrence Chavez, Wilfred Blea, Cory Jaramillo, Raymond Montano, Jerry Montano, Robert Montano, Michael Montano, Gabrial Meza.



Honorary Pallbearers will be: his Grandchildren.