MONTANO, David Francisco


David Francisco Montaño was born March 25, 1988 in Mesa, Arizona. He graduated from Superior High School in 2006, and was studying psychology at Central Arizona College to fulfill his dreams of becoming a teacher and coach. He passed away peacefully on February 25, 2008. He is survived by a loving group of friends and family, including his parents Ildefonso and Deborah Montaño of Superior, his sister, Aja DeZeeuw of Germantown, MD, and two brothers, Ildefonso "Issac" Montaño of Superior and Santiago "Jimmy" Montaño of Mesa. A viewing and celebration of his life will be held Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Superior High School Gym in Superior, Arizona from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. followed by a memorial service from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. He will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Superior Fairview Cemetery at 10 a.m. with a luncheon immediately following in the Superior High School cafeteria. "Today I begin a new life, for I am the master of my abilities, and today is going to be a great and beautiful day!" Published in The Arizona Republic on 2/28/2008.