Mother of retiree Mario Montemayor passes away.

Montemayor, Luisa
Luisa R. Montemayor was called home by the Lord on August 29, 2008, at the age of 86. She was born on December 22, 1921 in San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Miguel S. Montemayor Sr.; and daughter, Irma Montemayor. She is loved and will be missed by her sons: Miguel R. Montemayor Jr. (Leonor), Marcelo R. Montemayor, Mario R. Montemayor (Lucy) and Luis R. Montemayor (Sylvia); daughters: Diana M. Hernandez (John), Elsa Montemayor, Graciella M. Calentine (Jack) and Sonia M. Alvarado; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one brother, Nieves S. Rodrgiuez; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at Castillo Mission Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2008. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. The funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 747 SW 39th Street. The family expresses their gratitude to the physicians, nurses and staff of Samaritan Care Hospice for the loving and compassionate care they provided for Luisa and her family. Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery II. Services under the direction of Castillo Mission Funeral Home.