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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, John Montayne, 66 years old, born on January 25, 1947, and passed away on October 3, 2013. We will remember him forever.
January 25
January 25
Happy Birthday in Heaven Darling. It's been 10 years that you have celebrated in Heaven. I miss you and love you very much. I always will.
December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas in Heaven. Bet there's rejoicing there today more than usual. Mandy and I are opening gifts soon and then going to Amber's for Christmas dinner. She lives in St. Charles now. I love you so much. I miss you every day. Life goes on here but it's sometimes very lonely. Love ya John!
December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023
I am sorry I didn't add anything on Thanksgiving. Mandy and I were at Sharon's in New Town St Charles. It was the usual. Played a game and visited. I will of course tell you all about Christmas.
I love you and I miss you. 
October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023
John it's been 10 years since you left. I miss you just as much today as 10 years ago. I love you so much!
January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023
Happy Birthday Darling.  You would have been 76 today. You will always be 66 to me. I miss you so much. I love you so much and always will.
December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas in Heaven, Darling. Pretty lonely today. Went to church. Mandy is sick so she won't be coming over to open gifts and she won't be driving me to Sharon's for Christmas dinner. Lonely and sad today. Just me and the 2 cats. I wish you were here. I miss you so much. Merry Christmas
October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022
It's been 9 years this morning at 5am that you left us. I miss you just as much today as I did that day. You were my soulmate and love of my life. Someday I hope we are reunited. I love you John David Montayne.
April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022
Happy belated anniversary John. Sorry I missed saying something on Tuesday. I thought of you all day! I do miss you. You were my life! I love you so much.
January 25, 2022
January 25, 2022
Happy Birthday Sweetie. I love you and miss you. You are 75 in Earth years but in Heaven you're ageless. 
January 1, 2022
January 1, 2022
Happy New Years 2022, John. Another year has come. I sure missed last night celebrating New Years Eve along with Saylor and Jade the kitty cats. Jade stayed hidden most of the time. Saylor was with me most of time. Listened to music and danced a little. Wore the negligee outfit I got when we married. It is a size Medium and it fit me. Put makeup on and jewelry. Drank mimosas and thought of you. I miss you darling and always will. It's been 8 long years. I love you!
December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas Darling. Another Christmas without you. I miss you so much. Mandy and I celebrated at Sharon's new home in St. Charles. You were mentioned a few times. Sharon's husband Terry died this spring. Hopefully you and he are celebrating together the birth Jesus. 
November 25, 2021
November 25, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving Darling. Another year has gone by without you. If you were here today I guarantee there wouldn't be turkey. But there would be a lot of delicious food and made from scratch. Mandy and Lorin will be here in a couple of hours. Lorin is making the stuffing. I babysat my granddoggie Arya last night and today. You would have liked her. She's a good girl. I miss you so much. I love you to infinity and beyond!
October 3, 2021
October 3, 2021
Hello Darling. It's been 8 long years since you left this earthly realm. It seems like only yesterday. I love you just as much today and I did years ago. 
January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021
Happy Birthday Johnny. Today would have been your 74th. You'll forever be 66. I miss you so much. The pandemic is still here. 408,000 people have died. Doing my part by wearing a mask and social distancing and not going anywhere. We have a new president - Biden and vice president is a woman - the first woman vp who is black and Asian.  I am in Facebook jail. Oh well. I love you and miss you.
January 1, 2021
January 1, 2021
Happy New Years Johnny. Well 2020 is gone. Good riddance. Quite a year it was. A pandemic Covid 19 kept many of us at home for months. Thousands have died. Mandy got Covid around Thanksgiving. She wasn't too sick with it. I still worried.  She got the vaccine this past Tuesday. Wednesday the side effects came. She's better and said it's worth it.  She and her new boyfriend broke up on Christmas night. They are just going to be friends. Anyway I celebrated not that it was much of a celebration. Drank 1/2 bottle of wine. Listened to good music and thought of you, darling. I miss you so much. I love you dear.
December 25, 2020
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas Darling. Another Christmas is here without you. It will be a small celebration due to Covid 19 which is still running amuck here in the USA. It will just be Mandy and I. No celebration at Sharon's. We aren't taking any chances. Mandy got her first tattoo yesterday. I have seen a photo of it. It looks very nice. 
I still miss you as much as ever. Anyway Merry Christmas!
November 26, 2020
November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving my love. Had dinner here with Mandy, Amber and Amber's fiancee Josh. It was really nice and my turkey turned out great. You would be pleased to know that Amber is vegetarian. You were mentioned several times. I miss you and love you. Pretty boring without your jokes and sarcastic quips. Mandy has a new boyfriend. He seems nice but I think it's too soon after her breakup with Kevin. But you know Mandy always has the guys after her. Covid 19 is running rampant.  I love love you.
October 3, 2020
October 3, 2020
It's been 7 years since you left. Darling, I miss you as much as ever. You were my soul mate and I was yours. I think of all the wonderful and funny times. I love you so much. Until we meet again.
April 26, 2020
April 26, 2020
Happy Anniversary darling. In the midst of COVID 19. Stuck at home. Missing you so much. I love you to infinity and beyond.
April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020
Happy Easter Darling. The Lord is Risen. Celebrating Easter alone at home. Covid 19 is running rampant throughout the world. We all are "Sheltering in Place". Watched my church's worship service on Facebook Live. Mandy came over yesterday and we had a 10 foot social distancing picnic. Schools have been cancelled for several weeks so far. Your hometown is having a terrible time. Many have died and many have the Coronavirus.  The one good thing is today is Easter and Christ has risen. I love you and miss you. 
February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's day.  I wish you were here snuggling up to me and "cleaning our bedroom" - wink, wink. I miss you so much. You would have fixed a fabulous dinner (of course vegetarian) but still fabulous. I'm sure you would have fixed an equally fabulous dessert.  I love you. You are still my valentine
January 25, 2020
January 25, 2020
Happy Birthday in Heaven darling. I love you and miss you.  You are 73 but will always be 66. Kisses.
January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020
Happy New Years Johnny. 2020. Another lonely New Years Eve and day spent without you dear. I remember all the New Year celebrations we had for 25 years. We mostly stayed home except for a few where we went out.  Few years as the ball dropped in NYC we would make sweet love. I miss you big guy. 
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Merry Christmas in Heaven Carlos. I am a day late. Could not access this website yesterday. Went to Mandy's and Kevin's to open gifts. Once again Mandy gave me too many. Then went to Sharon's for Christmas supper. There were 11 of us there. Fran has been in hospital in Minneapolis since Monday. She doesn't sound good the teeny bit I talked to her. Send your healing touches on her. Worried because she is never I'll.  I think of all Christmases we celebrated and they were always wonderful. I miss you so much even 6 years later. I love you.
December 19, 2019
December 19, 2019
Dear John, 
  Forgive me for not telling you about Thanksgiving. It was as usual at Sharon and Terry's. There were 9 of us. I spent the night so I didn't have to drive home in dark. You were missed. I love you.
October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
Yesterday was our little girl's 28th birthday. She came into Highland and got her hair done. Then stopped by. Had her presents for her. Her fiancee' Kevin came by and we had pizza at Sam's Pizza. They gave us all 3 shots of some kind of vodka for her birthday. Came home for Birthday cake. I know you were with us. I love and miss you.
October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019
John, it's been 6 years since you left us. I still miss you as much as I did 6 years ago. Our house is lonely without you. I'm doing okay but without you and your kisses and love everything is dull. I know you are better off and I am selfish but I still miss you. I love you, Carlos. 
June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day darling. Missing you on this day. You were such am amazing father to our Amanda. She has grown into a wonderful woman partly because of your influence. You taught her to think on her own and together we showed her how loving couples should be. I miss you so much. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019
Happy Anniversary darling. It would have been 28 years. I so wanted to spend many more years but I guess it was meant to be. I hope you know how much I love you and always will.
April 21, 2019
April 21, 2019
Happy Easter in Heaven dear one. Missing you today but remembering past Easters. My Lord has changed me. He is with me always. One day I will join you in Heaven. Mandy is engaged to a great guy (Kevin). You would really like him. He is so good to Mandy. He treats her like you treated me. I love you.
February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019
Happy Valentine's day darling. I saw Mandy yesterday and had early dinner with her. She gave me a heart necklace and cute card. I wasn't forgotten on Valentine's day. I miss you and love you.
January 25, 2019
January 25, 2019
Happy Birthday John. You would have been 72 today. I miss you so much. Even though it's been over 5 years it still feels like yesterday. Happy Happy Birthday.
December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas in Heaven dear one. I miss you so much. I am doing ok though. I know you wouldn't want me to forsake everything. My church and of course Mandy and the family has helped. I love you Carlos.
December 10, 2018
December 10, 2018
I am late in this tribute. I meant to add one for Thanksgiving but got too wrapped up in things. I miss you everyday. It doesn't matter what day it is or the holiday. I love you Johnny.
October 3, 2018
October 3, 2018
Today 5 years ago you left me. I miss you so much and think of you always. You were the bright shining star in my life. I thank you for all the things you did for me with so much love. You treated me like a precious object and I loved having someone love me that much. I love you Carlos! I do have a reminder of that great love and that is Mandy.
April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
Happy Anniversary Darling. I miss you so. going to  a Walk to Emmaus.
April 1, 2018
April 1, 2018
Happy Easter in Heaven, darling. Missing you today. Went to church, served communion. Wonderful worship service. I almost went in the aisles to dance. Praise God our redeemer lives. I love you, Johnny.
January 25, 2018
January 25, 2018
Happy Birthday Johnny! You would have been 71. thought we would grow old together but I'm the only one growing old. You will always be 66. You made my life so wonderful. From the minute I saw you I knew you were the "one" for me. 25 years is all we had but it was the best 25 years of my life. Life goes on for me but your memory will never fade. I love you and will love you forever.
December 25, 2017
December 25, 2017
Another Christmas is here and you are not. I watched Polar Express last night all by myself. I remembered all the times we would watch it together. Maybe someday we can watch it together. I have been busy this Christmas with luncheons, parties and get togethers. Mandy coming over soon to open presents. Remember how she would look when she was little and would open presents. Her eyes would glaze over like a person on drugs. You would be so proud of her. Then we are going over to Sharon's for dinner. I know not your favorite place to be but they all miss you. I love you and always will.
October 3, 2017
October 3, 2017
Dearest,
  4 years ago today you left me. It seems like just yesterday. I miss you so much. I love you. You are the love of my life and always will be.
June 27, 2017
June 27, 2017
Johnny, I am sorry I forgot to leave a note on Fathers Day. Went to church and then out to lunch with JD who's birthday was that day! You were the best dad for Mandy! I know she was a daddy's girl and you did a great job with her. I love you and miss you!
April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017
Darling John, yesterday was our 26th wedding anniversary. It was a wonderful many years with you. I enjoyed every single minute. I wish we could have celebrated many more. I love you.
February 14, 2017
February 14, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day Darling. Another Valentine Day is here and I have no Valentine. I love you and miss you!
February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017
My darling today is the anniversary of Jennifer's death - 25 years ago. Thank you for supporting me all those years. You always knew what to say and what not to say. It's too bad she wasn't your daughter. I think you would have helped turn her life around. RIP my dear and my Jennifer
January 25, 2017
January 25, 2017
Happy Birthday in Heaven Johnny. This would have been your big 70 birthday! You will be 66 forever. I love and miss you so much!
January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017
Happy New Year in Heaven Darling. Holidays and every day for that matter are not the same since you left. I miss you so much. I love you with all my heart.
December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas Darling! Another Christmas without you my darling. I still miss you as much now as the first Christmas without you. Love you so much Carlos!
November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016
It's the day before Thanksgiving and I am missing you so much today. Mandy and her boyfriend/roommate Eric broke up. I am very upset about this but I know if you were here you would have some soothing words for me to ease my anxiety. I am so thankful that I was allowed to be with you for 25 years altogether. I wanted more time but it is what it is. I love you Carlos!
October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016
Darling, it's been 3 years today since you got your angel wings. I love you and miss you so much. I still sometimes can't believe that you are gone. I love you!
June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016
Happy Fathers Day darling. This day is bittersweet for me. I so wish you were here so I could honor you. I know that Mandy would be giving you a handmade card with either Krusty the clown on it or a sock monkey on it - maybe both ha ha. She loved to do that.
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January 25
January 25
Happy Birthday in Heaven Darling. It's been 10 years that you have celebrated in Heaven. I miss you and love you very much. I always will.
December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas in Heaven. Bet there's rejoicing there today more than usual. Mandy and I are opening gifts soon and then going to Amber's for Christmas dinner. She lives in St. Charles now. I love you so much. I miss you every day. Life goes on here but it's sometimes very lonely. Love ya John!
December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023
I am sorry I didn't add anything on Thanksgiving. Mandy and I were at Sharon's in New Town St Charles. It was the usual. Played a game and visited. I will of course tell you all about Christmas.
I love you and I miss you. 
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November 7, 2013


I met John in the 70's in Bourbon when we had a small reunion.  Then in 1997 I got to meet up with him again when I was traveling across country from Connecticut to Oregon and I stopped to visit Aunt Florence in Alton.  Linda, John and Mandy came over that evening, Mandy was about 5, and John continually looked at Mandy and spoke about how cute she was. He loved his family, and they him.

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November 6, 2013
My first date with John was wonderful.  He came to my house with an African Violet, small box of chocolates, bottle of wine, fragrant candle, Barry Manilow cassette (he did it care for Barry but knew I did) and ordered a large pizza.  I never saw a more thoughtful and seductive man.  I fell in love with him that night and still love him.  Anyone who would think of all those things has to be pretty special.

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