Desiderio "Desi" M. Montanez Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the age of 74. Desi was a loving father, husband, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. He leaves behind his wife and companion Erika, of over 50 years, their son Jesse Montanez, his grandchildren Savannah Gircus, Timothy Cardenas, Justin Cardenas and his great-grandchildren Maddison and Aiden Wallace. Desi is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Cardenas, his parents Refugia and Desiderio Montanez and his brothers Pedro, Ramon and Jose Montanez. He was born in Hondo, TX and later, became a resident of San Antonio, where he worked and raised his family. In his early years, Desi was a Sergeant in the United States Army in the 1960's where he worked as a Radio Relay & Carrier Attendant. He served most of his military time in Germany. Upon his return home from Germany, he began his career with Coca-Cola Corporation where he worked for over 40 years. He was also a long time and active member of San Martin de Porres Catholic Church where he served as a lector. He liked playing the Lottery and had a passion for gardening, going for walks and taking care of family and his animals. Desi was a genuine, kind-hearted gentleman with a warm spirit who was loved by everyone he met and he will be greatly missed.

Services: Visitation & Viewing, Friday, December 27, 2019, 2 pm - 9 pm at Castillo Mission Funeral Home, Rosary at 7 pm.