Martina I. Montes
Martina I. Montes, 58, after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer passed on November 25, 2018. Mrs. Montes was born May 13, 1960 in Mexico, and has been a resident of Houston, TX for 27 years.
Martina’s life was driven by the love for her children along with the affection she received from her family and friends. Her optimistic outlook and kindness always left a lasting positive impact on those who surrounded her.
A beloved co-worker and friend, Martina worked as a dedicated teacher and instructional coach for the Head Start program at BakerRipley in Houston for the past 20 years. Her professional accomplishments include: 2005 Teacher of the Year; 2015 National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Bilingual Expert Conference Panelist; and opening several classrooms through an innovative partnership with HISD. Martina’s profound influence on the thousands of children with whom she worked was a constant source of inspiration to the program’s families and teachers.
Mrs. Montes is preceded in death by her parents, Geronimo and Luciana Montes.
Martina leaves behind her daughter, Michelle Garcia, son, Vincent; grandchild, Helena Garcia; sisters: Ofelia Montes, Alicia Montes and Isabel Montes, husband Manuel; brothers: Adrian Montes, wife Amelia, Luis Montes, Armando Montes, Raymundo Montes, wife Clemen, Alberto Montes, Benjamin Montes, Sr., wife Rosa Maria and Gustavo Montes, wife Xochitl.
There will be a visitation held on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 5-8pm at Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland. Funeral service will begin Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10am in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral home, 2422 E. Broadway St. Pearland, TX 7758. Burial to follow at Houston Memorial Gardens.
Remembering your wonderful mother and wishing you comfort.
My family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.With warm thoughts and prayers.
Your mother was so dear to my heart. We had many plans. So many things we did not get to do. But I believe with all my heart I will be reunited with her soon and than we will once again have lots of good times. In the mean time we have an “Angel “, looking out for us! Martina, mi amiga del alma te quiero y espérame! I treasure our long talks, wonderful talks, serious talks, and funny talks! I could tell you so many secrets! We could talk for hours and hop from subject to subject and we always understood what the other one meant. Rest In Peace mi amiga del alma!!!
Comadre Muchas Gracias por su Hermosa Amistad la vamos extrañar
Pero No la vamos a olvidad DESCANCE EMPAZ COMADRE
My deepest sympathy to the Montes family. The death of a loved one is so hard to bear. Our heavenly Father lovingly assures us that he “is close to the brokenhearted” and also gives the guarantee that he will resurrect your dear loved one back to life.
(Ps. 34:18, John 5:28,29 ) May these promises bring you comfort and give you hope for the future.
My office mate, who was always to my right. I will always remember Martina’s smile, laughter and wonderful since of fashion. Thinking of the family today for God to give you all the strength for the journey ahead. God Bless.
Tajuana Dejean (Baker Ripley, Instructional Coach)