Published: Sunday, May 6, 2001 12:00 AM CDT in the Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona "Samuel B. "Sammy" Montano 1961-2001
Samuel B. "Sammy" Montano, of Willcox, died on April 23, 2001 near Benson, at the age of 40. Sammy was born on April 10, 1961 in Yuma, to Guillermo "Bill" and Carmen (Bedolla) Montano. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Willcox. He was a graduate of Willcox High School Class of 1979, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sammy taught marshal arts and was a member of the Fong's Wing Chun Gung Fu Federation. He loved the outdoors, family cookouts, hunting and loved his nieces and nephews. Sammy assisted in the family operation of Bill's Pump Service, where he served in many capacities of the pump business. He is survived by his mother Carmen Montano of Willcox; brother, Billy (MaDonna) Montano of Willcox; sister Dolores (Brian) Rupert of Benson; grandmother, Librada Bedolla of Willcox; niece and goddaughter Theresa Montano of Tucson; nephews, Gabriel Cancio of Phoenix, and Seth Rupert and Guillermo Rupert, both of Benson; nieces, Vanessa Cancio and Lucille Rupert, both of Benson; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Sammy was preceded in death by his father Guillermo "Bill" Montano on May 24, 1999. Rosary was held on April 27, at 7 p.m. at Westlawn Chapel with funeral mass on April 28, at 10 a.m., at the Willcox High School Auditorium, with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 East Pima, Tucson, AZ 857123631. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox."
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Published: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 12:00 AM CDTin the Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona
"Willcox man dies in accident in Texas Canyon
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 on Monday which claimed the life of 40-year-old Sammy Montano of Willcox. According to Highway Patrolman Martin Tapia, Montano, driving westbound in a 1975 Chevrolet flatbed truck, was apparently headed to a job site in Tucson. Montano was employed by Bill's Pump Service, a family-owned, well-service operation in Willcox. Tapia said the crash occurred just after 8 a.m., at mile marker 315 near Texas Canyon. He said the truck, which was carrying well-pump equipment and pipes, rolled and skidded on its roof into a granite wall embankment. Tapia said witness accounts indicate the truck momentarily weaved and veered slightly onto the median and rolled after the driver apparently overcorrected. Tapia said the pipes and equipment crushed the truck's cab compartment killing the driver instantly. "We had a nurse stop and she couldn't find any vital signs," Tapia said. Traffic on the interstate was snarled but not stopped. Tapia said the righthand westbound lane remained closed until about 1:30 p.m. He said follow up investigation currently under way is routine and a matter of policy anytime fatalities occur. "It doesn't appear that a seat-belt would have made a difference in this case," Tapia said, noting authorities are unsure if Montano was wearing one. Tapia added DPS is investigating whether or not faulty equipment from the older-model truck may have contributed to the crash, stressing that also is customary procedure."
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Samuel B. "Sammy" Montano, of Willcox, died on April 23, 2001 near Benson, at the age of 40. Sammy was born on April 10, 1961 in Yuma, to Guillermo "Bill" and Carmen (Bedolla) Montano. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Willcox. He was a graduate of Willcox High School Class of 1979, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sammy taught marshal arts and was a member of the Fong's Wing Chun Gung Fu Federation. He loved the outdoors, family cookouts, hunting and loved his nieces and nephews. Sammy assisted in the family operation of Bill's Pump Service, where he served in many capacities of the pump business. He is survived by his mother Carmen Montano of Willcox; brother, Billy (MaDonna) Montano of Willcox; sister Dolores (Brian) Rupert of Benson; grandmother, Librada Bedolla of Willcox; niece and goddaughter Theresa Montano of Tucson; nephews, Gabriel Cancio of Phoenix, and Seth Rupert and Guillermo Rupert, both of Benson; nieces, Vanessa Cancio and Lucille Rupert, both of Benson; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Sammy was preceded in death by his father Guillermo "Bill" Montano on May 24, 1999. Rosary was held on April 27, at 7 p.m. at Westlawn Chapel with funeral mass on April 28, at 10 a.m., at the Willcox High School Auditorium, with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 East Pima, Tucson, AZ 857123631. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox."
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Published: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 12:00 AM CDTin the Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona
"Willcox man dies in accident in Texas Canyon
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 on Monday which claimed the life of 40-year-old Sammy Montano of Willcox. According to Highway Patrolman Martin Tapia, Montano, driving westbound in a 1975 Chevrolet flatbed truck, was apparently headed to a job site in Tucson. Montano was employed by Bill's Pump Service, a family-owned, well-service operation in Willcox. Tapia said the crash occurred just after 8 a.m., at mile marker 315 near Texas Canyon. He said the truck, which was carrying well-pump equipment and pipes, rolled and skidded on its roof into a granite wall embankment. Tapia said witness accounts indicate the truck momentarily weaved and veered slightly onto the median and rolled after the driver apparently overcorrected. Tapia said the pipes and equipment crushed the truck's cab compartment killing the driver instantly. "We had a nurse stop and she couldn't find any vital signs," Tapia said. Traffic on the interstate was snarled but not stopped. Tapia said the righthand westbound lane remained closed until about 1:30 p.m. He said follow up investigation currently under way is routine and a matter of policy anytime fatalities occur. "It doesn't appear that a seat-belt would have made a difference in this case," Tapia said, noting authorities are unsure if Montano was wearing one. Tapia added DPS is investigating whether or not faulty equipment from the older-model truck may have contributed to the crash, stressing that also is customary procedure."
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Published: Sunday, May 6, 2001 12:00 AM CDT in the Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona "Samuel B. "Sammy" Montano 1961-2001
Samuel B. "Sammy" Montano, of Willcox, died on April 23, 2001 near Benson, at the age of 40. Sammy was born on April 10, 1961 in Yuma, to Guillermo "Bill" and Carmen (Bedolla) Montano. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Willcox. He was a graduate of Willcox High School Class of 1979, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sammy taught marshal arts and was a member of the Fong's Wing Chun Gung Fu Federation. He loved the outdoors, family cookouts, hunting and loved his nieces and nephews. Sammy assisted in the family operation of Bill's Pump Service, where he served in many capacities of the pump business. He is survived by his mother Carmen Montano of Willcox; brother, Billy (MaDonna) Montano of Willcox; sister Dolores (Brian) Rupert of Benson; grandmother, Librada Bedolla of Willcox; niece and goddaughter Theresa Montano of Tucson; nephews, Gabriel Cancio of Phoenix, and Seth Rupert and Guillermo Rupert, both of Benson; nieces, Vanessa Cancio and Lucille Rupert, both of Benson; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Sammy was preceded in death by his father Guillermo "Bill" Montano on May 24, 1999. Rosary was held on April 27, at 7 p.m. at Westlawn Chapel with funeral mass on April 28, at 10 a.m., at the Willcox High School Auditorium, with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 East Pima, Tucson, AZ 857123631. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox."
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Published: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 12:00 AM CDTin the Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona
"Willcox man dies in accident in Texas Canyon
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 on Monday which claimed the life of 40-year-old Sammy Montano of Willcox. According to Highway Patrolman Martin Tapia, Montano, driving westbound in a 1975 Chevrolet flatbed truck, was apparently headed to a job site in Tucson. Montano was employed by Bill's Pump Service, a family-owned, well-service operation in Willcox. Tapia said the crash occurred just after 8 a.m., at mile marker 315 near Texas Canyon. He said the truck, which was carrying well-pump equipment and pipes, rolled and skidded on its roof into a granite wall embankment. Tapia said witness accounts indicate the truck momentarily weaved and veered slightly onto the median and rolled after the driver apparently overcorrected. Tapia said the pipes and equipment crushed the truck's cab compartment killing the driver instantly. "We had a nurse stop and she couldn't find any vital signs," Tapia said. Traffic on the interstate was snarled but not stopped. Tapia said the righthand westbound lane remained closed until about 1:30 p.m. He said follow up investigation currently under way is routine and a matter of policy anytime fatalities occur. "It doesn't appear that a seat-belt would have made a difference in this case," Tapia said, noting authorities are unsure if Montano was wearing one. Tapia added DPS is investigating whether or not faulty equipment from the older-model truck may have contributed to the crash, stressing that also is customary procedure."
Obit provided by: Candace
Samuel B. "Sammy" Montano, of Willcox, died on April 23, 2001 near Benson, at the age of 40. Sammy was born on April 10, 1961 in Yuma, to Guillermo "Bill" and Carmen (Bedolla) Montano. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Willcox. He was a graduate of Willcox High School Class of 1979, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sammy taught marshal arts and was a member of the Fong's Wing Chun Gung Fu Federation. He loved the outdoors, family cookouts, hunting and loved his nieces and nephews. Sammy assisted in the family operation of Bill's Pump Service, where he served in many capacities of the pump business. He is survived by his mother Carmen Montano of Willcox; brother, Billy (MaDonna) Montano of Willcox; sister Dolores (Brian) Rupert of Benson; grandmother, Librada Bedolla of Willcox; niece and goddaughter Theresa Montano of Tucson; nephews, Gabriel Cancio of Phoenix, and Seth Rupert and Guillermo Rupert, both of Benson; nieces, Vanessa Cancio and Lucille Rupert, both of Benson; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Sammy was preceded in death by his father Guillermo "Bill" Montano on May 24, 1999. Rosary was held on April 27, at 7 p.m. at Westlawn Chapel with funeral mass on April 28, at 10 a.m., at the Willcox High School Auditorium, with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5325 East Pima, Tucson, AZ 857123631. Services were under the direction of Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary in Willcox."
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Published: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 12:00 AM CDTin the Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona
"Willcox man dies in accident in Texas Canyon
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 on Monday which claimed the life of 40-year-old Sammy Montano of Willcox. According to Highway Patrolman Martin Tapia, Montano, driving westbound in a 1975 Chevrolet flatbed truck, was apparently headed to a job site in Tucson. Montano was employed by Bill's Pump Service, a family-owned, well-service operation in Willcox. Tapia said the crash occurred just after 8 a.m., at mile marker 315 near Texas Canyon. He said the truck, which was carrying well-pump equipment and pipes, rolled and skidded on its roof into a granite wall embankment. Tapia said witness accounts indicate the truck momentarily weaved and veered slightly onto the median and rolled after the driver apparently overcorrected. Tapia said the pipes and equipment crushed the truck's cab compartment killing the driver instantly. "We had a nurse stop and she couldn't find any vital signs," Tapia said. Traffic on the interstate was snarled but not stopped. Tapia said the righthand westbound lane remained closed until about 1:30 p.m. He said follow up investigation currently under way is routine and a matter of policy anytime fatalities occur. "It doesn't appear that a seat-belt would have made a difference in this case," Tapia said, noting authorities are unsure if Montano was wearing one. Tapia added DPS is investigating whether or not faulty equipment from the older-model truck may have contributed to the crash, stressing that also is customary procedure."
Obit provided by: Candace
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