Gregory “Johnny” Montez, 64 formerly of Dumas, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. A Rosary will be recited at 6 o’clock in the evening at the funeral home on Monday, April 2, 2018. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church as celebrant. Interment will follow at Dumas Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Morrison Funeral Directors.
Johnny was born November 17, 1953 in Plainview, TX to Pablo and Juanita (Rangel) Montez. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served, with honor, at Fort Bliss. He then went to work for the VA in Lubbock where he would eventually retire. Johnny enjoyed karate in his younger years and was a man of few words. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lubbock. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; nephews: Paul Montez in 2005 and Jose Rodriguez in 1969; niece: Maria Rodriguez in 1967; grandmothers: Maria Montez in 1969 and Anita Rangel in 1976.
Johnny is survived by his brothers and sisters: Lucy Montez Wilson and husband Alan of Amarillo, Virginia Hernandez and husband Omar of Hereford, and Esmeralda Artalejo of Dumas, Lupe Montez and wife Sally, and Antonio Montez all of Lubbock, Mike Montez of Amarillo and Phillip Montez and wife Sylvia of Dumas.
Guestbook Entries
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Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and my neighbor up the road
Brady Hunt
Dumas, TX -
My prayers to he's family. Thank you Lucy for being a wonderful sister to one of my best friend Greg I will miss him alot all those years we worked together at Covenant Hospital he was very respectful efficient and responsible a man of a few words we had good communication that I would talk to him and he listen and had good conversations with me truly a good gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Jessica Ortega
Lubbock, TX -
Our thoughts and prayers for all the Montez family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Familia sanchez
Apple valley, CA -
Our condolences to the family our thoughts and prayers are lifted up
Alex Lucero
Dumas, TX -
My condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss. My sympathy and understanding that words cannot express.
Mary Gamez
Lockhart, TX
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Sign GuestbookBrady Hunt
Saturday, April 14, 2018Dumas, TX
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and my neighbor up the road
Jessica Ortega
Sunday, April 08, 2018Lubbock, TX
My prayers to he's family. Thank you Lucy for being a wonderful sister to one of my best friend Greg I will miss him alot all those years we worked together at Covenant Hospital he was very respectful efficient and responsible a man of a few words we had good communication that I would talk to him and he listen and had good conversations with me truly a good gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Familia sanchez
Monday, April 02, 2018Apple valley, CA
Our thoughts and prayers for all the Montez family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alex Lucero
Saturday, March 31, 2018Dumas, TX
Our condolences to the family our thoughts and prayers are lifted up
Mary Gamez
Friday, March 30, 2018Lockhart, TX
My condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss. My sympathy and understanding that words cannot express.