Rosaura Montanez, of Antigo, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was 39 years old. She was born on February 13, 1982, in Lufkin, Texas a daughter of Francisco Montanez of Piedras Negras, Mexico and Sue (Duchaine) Petonquot of Antigo.
Rosaura received her Associate's Degree in Human Resources.
She was an amazing mom who was dedicated to her beliefs. She was a determined hardworking woman who was the "life of the party".
In addition to her parents, survivors include a daughter, Jada Sykes of LaCrosse, Wis.; two sons, Hilario Espinoza, Jr. and Sonny Pendleton both of Antigo; three sisters, Rosa (Bradley Lampereur Jr.) Montanez-Lampereur of Wausau, Maria Alcantar of Wausau and Migdalia Simpson of West Salem, Wis.; four brothers, Roberto Alcantar of Wabeno, Arturo Simpson, Jr. of Alexandria, Vir., Damon Montanez and Francisco Montanez, Jr. both of Illinois; ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Betty Montanez; paternal grandmother, Rosa Calderon-Montanez; a brother, David Montanez; and an uncle, Rick Duchaine.
A private memorial service will be held.
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Rose, you are the person I met and befriended when I moved to Wisconsin. Sandy introduced us and that is also how I met May. You and her were both pregnant. You with Jade and Her with Jamson. I saw you have Jr and then Sonny. I came up to Antigo when Sonny was a baby and man it was good to see you. We kept in contact and then we life happened. I often thought about you. My heartbreaks over hearing this. You are missed dearly.
My deepest condolences to your family and friends. You will be missed by many.
I'm still in disbelief. May you rest in peace knowing your 3 beautiful children will carry on. Thank you for giving us a wonderful Gdson. Heartfelt hugs to your Family. Your memory will forever be in their hearts.
To my Cousin Chowie as we called you. You lit up a room and brought so much joy to the people who met you. Even though it had been years since we seen one another you welcomed me into your home with open arms. I seen first hand how much your love for your children and how much they brightened your day when you seen them. Until we see one another again Rest in Paradise and know you was loved by so many and cherished by your children and family. Love you Uncle Johnny
i am so sad and shocked to hear this news today. rose was so full of life with a great insight on many things in this world. she was a good person and a good friend! prayers to her family. i will miss her.
You left us many Memories Rose from the first day I met you. From the birth of your children you shared with us . You will always be that beautiful soul who our family will always remember
Hope Heaven has a Sun Room❤️ until we meet again rest with the Angels.
So sorry, no words can express losing such a beautiful person..prayers and hugs.
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