Freddie Montoya Martinez
May 31, 1925 - October 09, 2008
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Freddie Montoya Martinez
May 31, 1925 - October 09, 2008
Obituary
Martinez, Freddie Montoya ‘Nando’ 83, of San Juan Capistrano, passed away
peacefully in his home on 10-09-08 at midnight surrounded by his family.
Memorial Services: 10/15 7-9 pm Rosary/Viewing O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna
Hills, 10/16/08, 10:00 am, Mass Mission San Juan Capistrano, followed by Graveside Burial at Ascension Cemetery.
He was born on May 31, 1925. San Miguel, NM A WWII Navy Veteran he proudly served his country in the South Pacific on Submarines USS Otus AS20, USS Kenneth
Whiting AV-14 & USS Brayling SS-109. He was awarded a gold card for 65 years of service as an active union member as well as various officer positions, most recently Vice President of Cement Mason Local 500.
Dec. 12 he would have celebrated his 59th annual pilgrimage climbing the A mountain
in Las Cruces, N.M. with the Tigua Indians & family members from all over the country.
He is survived by his wife Alice, of 62 years children Jeannie, Sandy, Fred Jr. & Larry; Six Grandchildren: Azsha, Garrett, Darren, Trevor, Gabriel, Alanna, two great-great grandchildren; Ian & Zaiden. Sister Cecelia Wall, brother Frank, sister Ramona Loera predeceased, as well as several nieces, nephews & cousins.
Passionate about his family & faith, spiritual, caring, dedicated, loyal, kind, giving
always helping people. He had a great sense of humor & loved to share stories, always
knew how to fix things & make things right. An amazing man-the glue that kept the family together. We will miss him so.
13 responses to Freddie Montoya Martinez
Mona Acosta says:
October 14, 2008
It was a true honor to climb the mountain with you as many times as I have. I am very blessed to be part of your family you will be missed dearly
Your Loving Niece,
Mona
Sandra Trujillo Salley & Tino's daughter says:
October 14, 2008
We would like to express our sympathy to the family for the loss of a Great Man. He was an inspiration in my faith, to dance for the Virgin. His sacrament to his marriage was a beautiful thing to witness and the love for all of his family will be in our hearts forever.
Sandie & Lee Trujillo and children
Shawna Acosta-Basteson says:
October 14, 2008
Tio is a huge Inspiration to my life.
My sorrowful prayers to you and the family
Love,
Shawna Shawnie Acosta-Bateson
We will miss you greatly. Our loving prayers are with you all.
Love
Eli & Tisha Tishie Padilla
henry telles says:
October 15, 2008
uncle freddie their are no words that can express the respect that i have for you . i will miss you.
Susie C Barela says:
October 15, 2008
Alice, Jeanie, Sandy, Fred, and Larry ~
I don’t even know where to begin to tell you how sad I was to find out about your Daddy. It just broke my heart and made me so so sad. I only wished I would have found out sooner so that I could have made the trip to be there for all of you. Please know that you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Your Daddy and ALL of you have and are very dear to me, I look forward to seeing you every year. I will truly miss seeing him but he’ll forever live in my heart. He was a wonderful man and faithful to Our Lady of Guadulupe the Virgen and his faith and a true example to live by. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Please give your mom and each other a BIG hug for me. I love each and everyone of you and I am truly sorry that I can’t be there for you. Me deepest condolences…..
All my love,
Susie Carabajal Barela and Martin Barela