On Thursday, December 11, 2025, our Angel on earth, Maria Luisa Montellano, passed away at the age of 79. Mary Lou was born to Antonio and Julia Rodriguez. She married Manuel C. Montellano Jr. and they welcomed 8 children into the world.

Six beautiful, loving daughters: Ida Montellano Chauvin (Andrew) Olga Montellano Campos (David) Sonia Montellano (Jesus Garza) Mary Helen Montellano Molina (Rene) Julie Montellano Lopez (Fernando) and Jennifer Pena (Eduardo).

Two kind, devoted sons: Manuel Montellano III (Monica) and Jose Enrique Montellano.

Mary Lou devoted her entire life to her children. Under difficult circumstances, she remained a strong and loving parent. Mary Lou taught her children to be happy, compassionate, strong and independent adults. Mary Lou's greatest lesson was to value family above everything.

After raising her 8 children, Mary Lou helped to raise her 25 grandchildren and 3 great grand children. Grandchildren: Andrew (Naomi), Julia, Ava, Antonio, Jacob (Addy), Jenna, Samuel, Noah, Matthew, Jace (Sabrina), Manuel IV, BJ, Mary Louise, Manuel Jordan, Gabrielle (Shelby), Rebecca, Fernando Jr. , Emilie, Madeline, Eduardo Alexander, Ethan, Luna, Jude, Lugo and Cruz; Great grandchildren: Isabella, Elijah and Zander. Mary Lou was as devoted a grandmother and great grandmother as she was a mother. Her love and devotion was limitless.

Outside of her immediate family, Mary Lou leaves behind a large family. Her beloved brother and 3 beloved sisters. Numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family. Mary Lou touched the lives of many people who were not related to her by welcoming so many into her family. Her kindness knew no bounds.

Mary Lou, a devout Catholic, was afflicted with a crippling disease that diminished her strength but never diminished the sparkle in her eyes or the shine of her smile. Her strength and faith knew no bounds. She was her family's matriarch and her family's greatest hero. Maria Luisa Montellano will be forever loved and forever missed.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her ex-husband Manuel C. Montellano Jr. Her two grandsons Manuel Montellano IV and Jude Ernest Medina. Her two brothers Luis and Enrique Rodriguez. Her son in law Andrew Chauvin and her cousin/bestie Theresa Espinoza.