Florentino P. Montez, 83, passed away October 5, 2011 at his home in Pinehurst, Idaho. Florentino was born June 20, 1928 in Alamo, Texas. He was the son of Jesus and Concepcion (Prado) Montes.
Florentino moved to Billings, Montana where he met Virginia Roybal, they were later married July 19, 1950 in Billings, Montana. Together they moved to Idaho’s Silver Valley where they raised their family.
Florentino earned his GED and later received a degree in Carpentry from North Idaho College.
He had worked in the cell room zinc plant for the Bunker Hill Mining Company for 27 years until his retirement. He also built several houses in the Silver Valley.
Florentino was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and was a 20 year Bunker Hill Club member. Florentino was also a former member of the Pinehurst-Kingston Lions Club.
He loved to play the guitar, work in his vegetable garden, go fishing, and was always tinkering around the house, building something.
Florentino is survived by his wife Virginia of the family home in Pinehurst, Idaho; 5 children Jesse and his wife Karen Montez of Renton, Washington, Gloria and her husband Daniel Cocco of Lorain, Ohio, Kathy and her husband Steve Gilseth of Kingston, Idaho, Linda and her husband Ernest Clanton of Pinehurst, Idaho, and Connie and her husband Bruce Morris of Chandler, Arizona; one brother Lupe and his wife Gavina Montes of Pinehurst, Idaho; one sister Josefa Baez of Mexico; 13 grandchildren Joe, Christina, Jessaka, Jaylene, Lisa, Samantha, Jared, John, David, Alexandrea, Francesca, Danelle, and Zachary; 5 Great-Grandchildren Travis, Taylor, Dylan, Jackson, and Jazmyn; nieces and nephews Hope, Rick, Nettie, and Josie as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Rosary Service will be held on Oct 7, 2011 at 5:P.M.pm at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Kellogg, Idaho. A Funeral Mass will be held Oct. 8, 2011 at 2:00P.M.pm at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Kellogg, Idaho with Father Tom Loucks officiating. Burial will be in the Hunt Cemetery, Kingston, Idaho.
Shoshone Funeral Service is entrusted with arrangements.
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I am sorry for your loss, Florentino will be greatly missed, my prayers are with your family. -- Diane Van Vleet
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. -- Joann and Darrel Carlson
Jesse and Gloria and the rest of the family-I'm so sorry about your dad. My prayers go out to you. -- Carrie Stuart
To all members of the Montez family. May you be at peace remembering the wonderful times and happiness that your loving husband and father provided through the years. I have many warm memories and appreciation for the love I was given during my youth. Best wishes as you carry on without Florentino. My thoughts are with you. -- Linda Weeks Roose
Rest in peace Uncle. You have many other angles waiting for you. My love goes out to you aunt Virginia. God bless -- Jodi Roybal-Cupples
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all family members and friends. God Bless you all. -- Amy Nelson
Florentino may God bless you and keep you. You accomplished many things in your life and I feel sure God has a place for you to continue to do good things. Rest in peace. -- Your son-in-law Daniel Cocco PhD
We are so sorry to hear of Florentino's passing. He was a special man that we were glad to have known. Sherm recalls working with him in the cell room in the 1950's. To each of you know of our sympathy. -- Sherm and Lawanna Watts
