BORN

1933

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central

3839 Montana Ave

El Paso, Texas

Selma Montes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 26, 2013.

Selma Montes, 79, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born on June 12, 1933 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was a resident of El Paso for 68 years. Selma was a dedicated volunteer at the Elks Lodge, sang in the church choir, and was a substitute teacher. She loved being with her family, dancing, singing, and painting. She is survived by her husband Ezequiel, her children Rosemary (Ric), Mary, Zeke (Sharon), Sandy (Bernie), and David (Marty), grandchildren Anna, Sara, Adam, Jacob, Luke, Cassidy, and Zane and brother Miguel Hidalgo, sister Gloria Rios, sister Minerva Grado, and brother Manuel Marrufo. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM, Sunday April 28, 2013 at Martin Central Funeral Home, 3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX, 79903. Funeral Mass will be held Monday April 29, 2013, at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery, 8700 Dyer, El Paso, TX. Memorial donations may be sent to your favorite charity. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home Central 3839 Montana Ave. El Paso Texas 79903 915 566-3955

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May 5, 2013

Jon and Kathy Hackler

Rosemary, we are very sorry for your loss. May you and your family feel God's comfort at this time of sadness.

May 1, 2013

Don and Mary Killough

We are so very sorry to hear of her passing.Thoughts and prayers to the family. She was a very sweet lady.

May 1, 2013

Becky Birch

My deepest condolences to the Montes Family during this time of great loss. Mrs. Montes was always so sweet and loving to me . . . she was a joy to visit and I'll never forget her smiling eyes, great smile and wonderful hugs . . . Her spirit of fun, laughter and love will always live on in the beautiful family that she left on earth as she made her way to be with the Lord!

April 29, 2013

lilian (Lopez) Gomez

Knew Selma since I was 10 years old. From St.Josephs choir. My condolences to the Montes Family.

April 29, 2013

Becky Birch

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