We were only 4 days away from our gender reveal but you had to participate from afar. You really thought we were going to have a girl but your wish has been granted. You're going to have the baby boy that you dreamed of. Junior is finally going to get to be a big brother and Emery will be a great big sister. Our kids and our baby are so blessed to have a father like you. You're going to be their biggest supporter and guardian angel. Even though we won't be able to see you anymore we know that you will always be here for us by our side. We love you so much, babe and you will truly and be deeply missed. Each day will be hard and there will be days that seem tougher then others but when we think of all the happy memories and your love for our family I know that you will give us the strength to keep moving forward one day at a time until we see you again. I love you sooooo much hubby and the kiddos will forever love their dada. ❤️

Riding the Skyline at the State Fair 2022.

Skating at the Galleria. You were like a new born deer trying to walk. 😅

85°C Year End Party 2021. Abel's popper was the only one that didn't go off. 😅

You always showered me with love. It didn't have to be a special occasion to know that you were always thinking of me.

You were always leaving me little messages and notes everywhere.

The day my car broke down and you came to rescue me.

A kid's picture book that I got made about you and Emery.

We went to a little Mudhook get together.  That day I found out that you're actually pretty good at goof.

Game night with your brothers and Jasmine.

You were terrible at rolling spring rolls in the beginning but eventually I was able to show you the proper way to roll a spring roll.

Surprising you for our 8 month anniversary.

When I got some cake slices from work and did some chocolate writing on them... I did not know that you were allergic to red velvet cake at the time.

Trying out Pho Sen when they first opened.

Going to our first car show together with the kiddos.

Some memories from our first year being together.

This was from our sushi date to Sushi Kadan.

We went to Garden of the God's and this is when I found out that you were super scared of heights.

When we took a trip to Kentucky to visit your parents and you proposed to me. ❤️

You'd always try your best to remember Tik Tok dances with me.

Round of applause to my favorite Tik Tik partner!

You were the one that bought me that Friend's Christmas sweater. That is still my favorite Christmas sweater to this day.

We painted Christmas ornaments together and still put them on the tree every year to this day.

Bowling at Round 1!... That was a terrible throw. 😅

When you were playing air hockey against your brothers at Round 1.

When we went out to eat for our 6 month anniversary.

When your parents came to visit and we all went out to Korean BBQ.

Our first Halloween together. You helped Junior and Esther to gut pumpkins.

When I got to meet and hang out with your brothers for the first time at Round 1.

You enjoyed your first pedicure so much that whenever we had the time we would go together to help unwind.

When we all went together to get pedicures for your birthday.

When you came over to my parent's house for the first time and held my mom fry chicken.

When you helped Junior open his presents for his 4th birthday.

When we celebrated our one month anniversary together as a couple.

When my sister graduated with her associates degree and high school diploma at the same time.

When we went to the Safari with the kiddos.

The water color painting that Vy made for us after finding out the news of the baby. The Snorlax is supposed to be you, the Plusle and Minun is supposed to be Junior and Emery and the Pickachu with the heart is supposed to be me and the baby.

When you use to work security at Mudhook.

You always liked to send me selfie after every haircut. I never told you enough but you were always so handsome to me. 😍

The day we got married was one of the happiest days of my life. I thought I would never get married and I didn't think that was something I ever wanted to do but you were able to change my mind and make me fall in love with you and fell for you faster then I ever thought possible.

Selfie before your shift at 85. You were always ready to help me at my job even though you were already working 2 jobs of your own.

You had more self confidence then I did. You would always send me a selfie no matter how you looked.

I'm really going to miss all your text messages and " I love you". You never missed a single day to tell me that you loved me and you always made sure that I knew how much you did.

When you, Junior and me went glamping at the Get Away.

When I made you a Cash App sign so you can use at work and events.

When you tried to help Emery roll the bowling ball.

I couldn't have asked for a better dance partner.

I struggled a lot during the beginning of our pregnancy. I was so proud of you for learning how to make my favorite comfort, Vietnamese food.  For your first try, honestly it tasted amazing!

I remember after we got married my mom gave you a 3 year deadline to get me pregnant and then when we finally were able to give her the news she didn't process it till about 30-45 minutes later. She thought the whole presentation was just to decorate for Christmas.  🤣

When we told your mom on Christmas about the pregnancy she had already knew since I was getting sick so often. 😅

We were telling all our friends the good news by handing out gummy bears since baby was currently the size of a gummy bear.

Our first time seeing and hearing baby at 8 weeks.

We always joked that you would be the one carrying our baby instead of me.

Spending Thanksgiving 2023 together with your and my family.

When my grandmother came to the US for the first time and met you, she knew that you would be a special part of our family.

You came to all my family get togethers and was always hoping that one day you would hit it big at Choctaw.

OBITUARY

Abelardo Montanez III

September 20, 1993 – February 14, 2024

Grove Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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