Rosie was born September 2, 1926 in Merced, California and graduated from Merced High School in 1942. In 1940, Rosie met the love of her life, Fernando Montano and they were married July 28, 1945 and enjoyed 68 years of marriage. Rosie was very dedicated to her Catholic beliefs and was Queened on September 16, 1944. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Rosie had a wonderful smile and enjoyed getting dressed up with jewelry and makeup. She loved being with her family and always made them feel safe with the reassuring words she always gave. Rosie enjoyed watching baseball and loved her trips to McDonalds for milkshakes and fries.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernando Montano; son, John Montano; brothers, Joe, Angel, and Frank; and sisters, Angie and Frances.
She is survived by her sons, Bob (Roxanne) Montano of Merced, David Montano of Merced, Joe Montano of Houston, Texas, and Richard Montano Sr. of Merced; daughters, Rosemary Wiley of Merced and Yolanda (Ruben) Rodriguez of Merced; brothers, Jessie and Lawrence; and sister, Mary Sapien.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Merced. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.
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