Jesus G. Montes

Jesus G. Montes, 51 of Tucson, Arizona passed away on May 2, 2015. Survived by his mother; Carmen Montes of Tucson, AZ; children; Alexis Montes, Cesar Montes and Jesus Montes, Jr. of Tucson, AZ; sisters; Carmen Rivera, Christy Leon, LoLa Calderon, Celia Villanes and Nelly Quijada of Tucson, AZ; brothers; José Montes, David Montes and Javier Montes of Tucson, AZ and many nephews and nieces. Dear Pops....Once you had told me when you were gone I'd pick up the pieces and I would go on. But you forgot to mention one tiny detail. Somethings aren't easy and sometimes I might fail. There are times when the world seems to rest on my shoulders. Not another year wiser, just another year older. I tried to recall all you had to teach I probably seem to be way out of reach. "Hold your head high and be strong, never let it show when things are going wrong. Have a firm hand but a gentle touch use force as a tool never a crutch. Bite your lip before you cry always tell the truth and never tell a lie. Be a good man take care of your nest, thank God every day for all that he gives you. Follow him always in everything you do." I realize now, how right you were. Every day seems to get harder, this year is a blur. An old man giving lectures is all I had thought. There were lessons to learn and lessons to be taught. I never realize you were on my side. I wish I would've listened more when you were alive. But with all you've left me I have learned to survive. I'm thanking you now, even though it's too late. Hopefully I'll see you and mom at Heaven's great gate. We love you pops. Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ, on Monday, May 11, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. We will continue with a Mass at St. Peter and Paul Church, 1436 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow to Holy Hope Cemetery. Services Entrusted To Martinez Funeral Chapels.