Manuel "Buddy"" Montez

Buddy loved his wife Nancy “the love of his life” and enjoyed many vacations together . Manny loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Camping in Big Lake, Arizona with all of his family was one of his favorite things to do.

Buddy was the first born son of Manuel Montez and Mary R Montez, followed by two sisters and one brother. He earned his Associates Degree of Engineering from Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona. After graduating moved to Phoenix, AZ where he worked as a computer engineer for Honeywell for 42 years.

Sports were a big part of Buddy’s life. Although he enjoyed all sports, nothing was as special as his love for baseball and rooting for the New York Yankees. He listened to baseball games on his radio while growing up and passed the tradition onto his son Manny while coaching him through little league. He loved talking Yankee stats with his granddaughter and attending baseball games played by his 3 grandsons. Family and baseball were very special in his life.

Buddy is survived by his wife Nancy Montez, brother David (Terrie) Montez, sisters Cyndi (Bob) Clark and Sandra (Frank) Torrez. Manny is also survived by his beloved son Manuel A Montez lll (Jennifer), granddaughter, grandson-in-law and 2 great-granddaughters.

He also leaves behind children Jim Livingston (Lori) and his 3 grandsons.

Manny is preceded in death by his parents Manuel Montez and Mary R Montez. Buddy is reunited in heaven with his daughter Heather M Montez and 3 of his grandchildren.

Buddy was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He will be remembered for his strength, dedication to family and always accepting everyone with open arms. He will be missed by all those who were privileged to know him.