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Published: 24 March 2015 24 March 2015

Florencio R. Montellano Jr., 67, a resident of Deming, passed away Saturday March 21, 2015 in Deming.

A memorial service will be this Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Baca's Funeral Chapel with Pastor Fred Hofeldt officiating. Honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. As was his request, cremation has taken place.

Florencio was born March 6, 1948 in Vado, New Mexico to Florencio and Margarita Montellano. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was of Christian faith and always had an interest in vintage cars.

He is survived by his mother, Margarita Montellano of Deming; his wife, Aurora Montellano of Deming; sons, Florencio Montellano III (Irma) of Las Cruces, Israel Montellano (Theresa) of Deming, and Ryan Montellano of T or C, NM; brothers, Paul, Moses, David and Arthur; sisters, Esther, Sally, Mary Ellen, Alice, Tina and Ruth; and 8 grandchildren.