Cynthia Montano

Cynthia Montano obituary, San Clemente, CA

Cynthia Montano

Cynthia Montano Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 2, 2025.
Cynthia Ann Montano

June 24, 1966 - April 26, 2025

Cynthia Ann Montano, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in San Clemente, California, at the age of 58.

Born on June 24, 1966, in Riverside, California, Cynthia spent most of her life in Highland, CA, where she built a beautiful life with her husband of 35 years, Michael Montano, and their four children. Cynthia was known for her bubbly spirit, strong will, and endless love for her family.

A retired schoolteacher, Cynthia's true passion was being a mom. She dedicated herself wholeheartedly to raising her children and remained their greatest supporter in every phase of life. She gave her time generously, volunteering with National Charity League (NCL), cheering from the sidelines at countless sports games, and channeling her creativity into crafting and thoughtful projects for those she loved.

Cynthia is survived by her devoted husband Michael; her children Blayne, Reed, Carson, and Chandler Montano; and her cherished grandson, Jax Montano. Her warmth, laughter, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held on May 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary South OC, 1311 Calle Batido, San Clemente, CA 92672

A celebration of life with be held directly after on May 30th at Agape 1928, 1531 N El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672. Drinks and hors d' oeuvres will be provided.

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May 30, 2025

Pat and Mark Gardner posted to the memorial.

May 30, 2025

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May 30, 2025

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Pat and Mark Gardner

May 30, 2025

Sorry to hear about Cindy´s passing. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. We always enjoyed your beautiful Christmas cards. The Gardner family

Gina Yzaguirre

May 30, 2025

I miss you so much already. Our talks & prayers about life & God´s plan for our families. We weathered so many seasons together. Coffee dates, school rallies, church plays, girl´s Xmas & birthdays. I was blessed to have you as a neighbor in Highland & The OC. I pray God will be with your family & give them strength to savior all the good you brought to their lives.

Gina Yzaguirre

May 30, 2025

Lisa Dekorne

May 30, 2025

I will treasure our friendship for the rest of my days! I feel so blessed to have had you by my side for the past 49 years. What a beautiful blessing you have been to me and my family and to so many others. We were there for each other through all of the good times and the tough times too. You were more like a sister than a friend. I will miss our 5 hour long coffee dates, our phone calls that lasted forever, and just having you here. You were a wonderful wife to Mike and an amazing mama to Blayne, Reed, Carson and Chandler. I love you girl and miss you so much!

Mark & Charlene Ballard

May 29, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Mark and Charlene.

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Jodi Darval

May 29, 2025

My dear, sweet, youngest cousin! I remember many times at the lake in Minnesota when you come camping! Your little curly pigtails! You grew into such an amazing young woman, wife, mother, and grandmother! From everything I read, you were loved by so many! I know you´re in God`s loving arms now And watching all of us! You are God`s gift to all of us! Blessings and comfort to your family!

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Cindy Wicklund

May 25, 2025

Always a beautiful soul with a beautiful heart.
I love you Cin....we made lots of special memories, that´ll always treasure. You´ll never be forgotten...sending my love and prayers to Mike, the kids and your family and friends.

Susie Huddleston

May 22, 2025

Rest in peace my dear sweet friend! Heaven has gained a special Angel! You are missed but never forgotten!

Tom & Maria Fischer

May 14, 2025

Sending you and your entire family our love and prayers. Hoping that the light of the love that surrounds you, will bring you peace in the days to come...
Cindy had a beautiful smile and such a sweet soul. You could see how much she loved her family. Back in the day, we all practically lived at the baseball fields that was such great times and wonderful memories. She will always be remembered in our hearts. God Bless you all.

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The Fischer Family ( Tom, Maria, Talise & Taylon)

Kathy Mason

May 5, 2025

So sad to hear about Cindy´s passing. Praying for her family. Rest in peace sweet Cindy.

Kathy Mason

May 5, 2025

Diane Beinschroth

May 4, 2025

My beautiful sister, Cindy, your are always in my heart. Love you!

julie ramones

May 4, 2025

I will forever miss my friend

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Taylor Cerda

May 4, 2025

Cindy was an amazing wife, mother, and friend. My early years were filled with so much joy spending time with her and her family. I´m so grateful for the friendship she had with my mom. It´s a beautiful thing to have friendships that feel like family. You will be missed greatly, but I know you´re up there enjoying a coffee and catching up with my mom.

Diane Beinschroth

May 3, 2025

Diane Beinschroth

May 3, 2025

My beautiful, kind, courageous, loving sister Cindy has always been an encouragement and inspiration to me. When I think of Cindy I think of a Proverbs 31 woman - "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night... She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."

Thank you Cindy for being such a wonderful blessing in my life and the lives of so many. I love you with all my heart. Diane

Crystal Bleicher

May 3, 2025

Crystal Bleicher

May 3, 2025

Love you aunt Cindy!!

Kelly and Ken Norton and Boys

May 3, 2025

Aunt Cindy, you were more like a cousin to Ken growing up and into adulthood. You made me comfortable every time I flew to CA since dating Kenny. You made my boys extremely comfortable when we visited your house and condo. I will never forget when you let my athletic boys from ND try your surf boards and you cheered louder and were happier than me about them getting up on a ocean surf board and said many people live here at the beach and never get up. You were so happy and proud for them and that truly showed me your soul. If you love my kids more than me, you have my heart. You truly did have a heart of gold and loved all your family. You made sure all had hydration and nourishing food. You were lovely I truly love you and I know Kenny is heart broken to lose such a wonderful Aunt. We will talk to you in heaven and please watch over my boys as they graduate high school and help them win games and graduate college. Keep teaching us, ok? Love you

Kelly and Ken Norton and Boys

May 3, 2025

Ron and Kathy Coats

May 2, 2025

So very sorry for the entire Montano and other family members. Cynthia was a ray of sunshine and deserved more time here with all of her family. May God help all of you in the coming days. You all are in our prayers. Our deepest condolences.

Denise Hinshaw

May 2, 2025

My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers go out to the entire Montano Family. Words cannot express what a great loss of a beautiful soul. I met Cindy when I was six years old and she was five. My first day at Bonnie Oehl Elementary school I didn´t know anyone and she came up to me and asked if I wanted to play.

Growing up in Highland, CA we all ran Into each other shopping or running errands as well as our kids went to school together and played sports together. There has been many years of great memories with such a beautiful person. She will be missed by so many lives she has touched. Just look at her family and you can see what a great person she was and instilled that same greatness in her kids.

Mike, I am deeply saddened knowing your true love has left your side and knowing how hard this must be trying to figure out where you go from here. Please know you have so many friends that are here for you any time.

To Blayne, Reed, Carson and Chandler the next few days, months and years will be the hardest without your Mom. A hole that cannot be filled and feels like the world has stopped. Please know she loved you more than anything and you will always have a big part of her within you. Remember to honor her when grieving starts to get a little easier. She is looking down smiling.

To her Grandson Jax you were definitely the light of your Grandmas life. There is only one other love you have as great as your children and its grandchildren. She was blessed with seeing her own son through your wonderment and this fills the heart to the fullest. Whenever you miss her touch your heart, she is there.

My life is a bit dimmer knowing we have lost such a wonderful person. I will cherish the years I had knowing her and will never forget that little curly blonde girl who asked me to play.

Denise Hinshaw

Kelly Preuss/Preuss Family Mario, Kelly, Kameron & our Angel Kayla

May 2, 2025

We are so sad over the news Cindy always so kind, beautiful and always smiling My heart breaks for all the family her husband Mike & all 4 kids Praying for you all & know this this is not our main home Heaven is & you will see her again God Bless you all

Rick Norton brother inlaw

May 2, 2025

Old family time in Bullhead AZ

Deb

May 2, 2025

4 beautiful sisters missing you Cyndee

Susan Stewart

May 2, 2025

We are heartbroken by the news of Cindy's passing. Our prayers go out to Mike and the kids. <3 Matt, Susan and Samantha Stewart

Heidi Jacob

May 2, 2025

Always loved seeing Cindy on my many trips to Cali with her sister-in-law Laurie. She will be greatly missed!

Mandy Themm

May 2, 2025

Chandler on her graduation day! I am so very proud of how hard she has worked for the last four years! She is an amazing teacher!
Professor, Mandy Themm

Deborah Norton

May 2, 2025

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