Funeral Services for Clarence James Montano 62, of Milan, New Mexico will be held on Monday-March 4, 2013-10:30 AM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, East Roosevelt Ave. Grants, NM. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park with full Military Honors by the VFW Lodge 3221. Pastor Connie Archuleta will officiate.
Clarence was born on August 9, 1950 in San Mateo, New Mexico and he went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam and worked in the Uranium and Coal Mines.
His first love in life besides his wife Molly was helping people through ministry, playing and coaching basketball. He also loved to ride his motorcycles and restoring classic cars.
He was an ordained minister of Heaven Bound Ministries.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years; Molly Montano of Milan, New Mexico; Children: Manuel Montano and companion Tawny Carrie, Ricky Montano and wife Valerie and Evette Montano and companion David Tafoya; Sixteen Grandchildren; Sisters: Sofie Molina, Trinnie Marquez and husband Raynaldo, Margret Savedra; Brothers: Charlie Montano and wife Delfina, Seferino Montano and wife Julie, Frank Montano; numerous nieces, nephews and God Children.
He is preceded in death by his Son: Clarence Montano, Jr.; Parents: Eufemio Montano and Vilia Montano; Brothers: Florencio Montano, Manuel Montano and Henry Montano.
Pallbearers will be: Ralphie Montano, Deanna Sangrae, Edward Savedra, Martin Molina, Manuel Marquez, Ervin Salazar.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Heaven Bound Motorcycle Ministries, all of his God-Children.