MONTANO, Raul

Raul Montano, 82, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away March 22, 2001. Mr. Montano was born in Santana, Mexico, and resided in Chandler all of his life. He was involved in Saint Mary's Church as a bus driver and retired in 1986. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend! He enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and family. He touched many lives. He is survived by a brother Pedro Montano and a sister Alicia Martinez as well as his nephew and best friend Georgie Valenzuela. His children include sons and daughters; Gilbert, Ramona Crespin, Oscar, Tony and Inez Montano, grandchildren are Robert, Gilbert Jr., Jimmy, Candi, Dominique, Sirlinda, Renee, Gabriel, and Michael as well as 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 W Galveston in Chandler on Wednesday March 28th, 2001. Viewing with Rosary on Tuesday at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W Hulet Dr. Chandler, Az. The Arizona Republic March 26, 2001