Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Montano, Loreto Magalindan June 27, 2025
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Loreto Magalindan Montano, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. Our 
beloved Lori left this world surrounded by her loving family and an abundance of 
love.
Lori was born in Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines to the late Mariano Romero and 
Conrada Abadam Magalindan. Lori was raised in a family grounded in community, 
compassion, service and hard work. Mariano owned a rice mill, and Conrada was a 
dedicated schoolteacher who instilled in her children the importance of putting 
God first and caring for others.
Lori was preceded in death by her cherished son, Jose Monge Montano, Jr. Lori is 
survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Jose (Joe) Monge Montano, their 
children, Amelia (Amy), Montano and her son Ryan, Benjamin Montano, his wife 
Loretta Lane-Montano and their son Noah, her sisters Carmelita Cruz, Edita 
Tabones, Filomena Green, and Sylvia Mendoza; along with 11 nephews, 13 nieces 
and many dear friends. She was also preceded in death by siblings Erlinda Mores, 
Zenaida Gamao, and Manuel Magalindan.
Lori graduated from the University of the Philippines School of Nursing, class 
of 1960. In 1961, she was recruited to come to work as a nurse in the United 
States. Lori crossed the Pacific Ocean to America and first arrived in 
Galveston, TX. Later she transferred to Chicago IL to work. Lori returned to the 
Philippines and during her visit she met her loving husband to be. On June 14th, 
1965, Lori was married to Jose M. Montano, USN Retired. This past June, Lori and 
Joe celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Throughout her life, Lori exemplified devotion through her faith and a deep 
connection to her Filipino heritage. Joe and Lori registered as parishioners of 
St. Pius X Catholic Church in 1970. Lori served as a Eucharistic Minister, 
member of the parish council, and a founding member of the Fil-Am Ministry. Her 
children attended St. Pius X Catholic School. Along with her peers, she was 
instrumental in bringing the first Santo Nino Novena Fiesta (1983) to St. Pius X 
Catholic Church. Through her tireless efforts and tenacity, Lori actively helped 
raise funds for building the San Lorenzo Spiritual Center. As a member of the 
Pangasinan Association of Virginia, Lori’s deep faith was reflected in her 
involvement with the Our Lady of Manaog Novena and Fiesta, Holy Trinity Catholic 
Church. Lori was an active member of the University of the Philippines Nursing 
Alumni Association International. She was a member of the Philippine Nurses 
Association of Virginia (PNAVA). Lori was also a proud advocate of Filipino 
American grassroots organizations like the National Federation of Filipino 
American Associations (NaFFAA). She encouraged civic participation and voting. 
Lori's career as an OB Registered Nurse spanned over 3 decades, starting at 
Portsmouth General Hospital in 1973; then she joined De Paul Hospital in 1976 
where she served faithfully until her retirement in 2012.
Lori's gentle care as a nurse and loving presence touched countless lives. She 
was known for her profound compassion, kindness, and openness. Her unwavering 
devotion to her Catholic faith was a constant source of strength throughout her 
life. Above all, her constant love for her family and generous spirit left a 
lasting impact on all who knew her. She demonstrated her commitment to her 
family by using her earnings to support her siblings' higher education in the 
Philippines.
Her loving family and friends will miss her dearly. Though her absence leaves an 
irreplaceable void, her spirit lives on in the love she shared.
Visitation will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Chapel, 8464 Tidewater 
Drive, Norfolk, VA, from 5 PM to 9 PM, on Thursday - Friday, July 17 - 18, 2025. 
There will be a rosary both nights at 5:30 PM. The Wake Liturgy will be on 
Friday, July 18 at 6 PM. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Pius X 
Catholic Church, 7800 Halprin Dr, Norfolk VA, at 11 AM Saturday, July 19, 2025, 
followed by the burial at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church St., 
Norfolk, VA.
The Mass will be live streamed (recorded):
https://www.youtube.com/@SPXNorfolkMedia then click on "Live."
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lori's memory to St. Pius X 
Catholic School in Norfolk. https://givebutter.com/inMemLoriMontano

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