Frank Bravo Montemayor

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret, children Gina Montemayor and Anthony Montemayor, grandchildren Francisco Mateo Alvarez, Anthony Michael Montemayor, Hailey Watson, and Skai Simmons, brothers Margarito, Natividad, Daniel, David, Eugene, and Lawrence Tovar, sisters, Alice Perez, Isabel Gutierrez and Yvonne Everette, numerous cousins and nieces and nephews.

He was born on August 31st, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas to his parents Frank and Carmen Bravo Montemayor. He proudly enlisted in the United States Marines in 1956 at the young age of 17. He was honorably discharged in 1958 and returned back to San Antonio.

After his return he began his life long career in the optical business with Dietz-Mclean Optical in October 1958. In November of 1967 he met the love of his life and by Christmas Eve that year, he was engaged to her. He married Margaret Garza on April 20, 1968.

In December of 1969 they had their first child, Gina Marie Montemayor and after six years in November of 1975 they had their second child Anthony John Montemayor. In May 2001, Frank became a grandfather to Francisco Mateo Alvarez and in March of 2005 to his second grandson Anthony Michael Montemayor. He adored his wife Margaret, his children Gina and Anthony and grandchildren Francisco Mateo, Anthony Michael, Hailey, and Skai.

Frank is best described as a man of humble beginnings, a kind and gentle man with a quick wit and an infectious smile. He had a heart of gold that will live on forever.

His passions were spending time with his family, playing golf, watching the Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs and shopping. He enjoyed talking to people and campaign for his favorite candidate his wife. He loved his career in the optical business for over 60 years. He relished time with his children and grandchildren in all their adventures. Frank never forgot that love of family was the only thing in life that mattered.

The angles guided him to our Lord and he made sure to let his family know that he had arrived. He was loved and will be deeply missed but his compassion and love will live on.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 10:00am at San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, with burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to follow.