James K. Montez
Last Ride Home
It was his last ride home
I heard him say
but your plans have changed
he cannot stay
The path he takes
is a path that's new
and he'll leave his love
at home with you
It was his last ride home
he's on his way
you'll get to see him
another day
By Michele Montez
James K. Montez, 37, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Carson City, Nevada.
James was born June 20, 1973, in Sacramento at Mather AFB and was a longtime resident of Nevada. He worked and served in the Nevada Army National Guard since 2004.
He is survived by his mother and father, Kate Young and Ernest Montez; grandparents Gloria Lewellyn, Rachel Fontes and Henry Fontes; uncle Terry Bennett, aunt Jean Bennett and family; aunt Catherine Montez-Toney, uncle Joe Toney and family; sisters Laura and Bethany Montez; wife Michele Montez; children Jacob Montez, Carolyn Vasquez, Alexander Montez and Shamus Montez, as well as numerous close family and friends.
His integrity was admired and his generous nature touched many. He will be dearly missed.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sacramento. Burial will be at Sacramento County Veteran's Cemetery near Saint Mary's.
Friends may attend visitation at Autumn Funerals in Carson City from 2 to 6 p.m Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Any contributions made at Autumn Funerals in memory of James will benefit FocusDriven, a non-profit advocacy group supporting victims of distracted driving.