Patrick Jerome Montez

PATRICK JEROME MONTEZ

August 22, 1958 ~ July 31, 2019

Patrick “Pat” Montez, 60 was called home to heaven unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2019. Patrick was born, raised, and resided in his home in Santa Fe, NM until his passing.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Rose Montez and Joe Eloy Montez. 

Patrick worked for the New Mexico Museum System as a security guard for many years. He also worked for the Santa Fe Public School system as a custodian as well as had some of his own janitorial ventures.

Patrick was a man of deep faith. He had a deep love for the Blessed Mother, whom he called his “Momma Mary”, as well as the Holy Spirit. He had a gentle and loving heart. His soft smile would light up a room and his joyful nature permeated his surroundings. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He also had a deep love and respect for nature and animals.

He leaves behind his sisters; Theresa Montez and Mary Susan Montez; his brothers; Joe A. “Michael” Montez (Diane), David Montez, and John Montez; nieces, Montessa Valdez, Margaret Colette Herrera (Neal), Michelle Montez (Toby), and Melissa Montez; nephews, Leon Montez (Manda), Matthew Herrera, Marc Montez (Monica), and Adam “Chris” Montez (Trish), numerous great nieces and nephews, and one great-great niece. He was very close to one of his great nephews, Isaiah Herrera. He is also survived by numerous friends and family, including childhood best friend Jerome Gomez.

A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Monday, August 12, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Rosario Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Marc Montez, Chris Montez, Dominic Valdez, Leon Montez, Joshua Montez, and Isaiah Herrera.  Honorary Pallbearers include Matthew Herrera, Zachariah Herrera, Andres Montoya, Lythaniel Montez, and Jerome Gomez.