December 27, 2024

Rodgie Montes, age 36, of Guymon, Oklahoma died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born September 19, 1979 in Laguna, Philippines, the son of Renato and Perpetua (Regalado) Montes.

Rodgie married Mary Grace Hababag on November 10, 2009 in Manila, Philippines. They moved to Elkhart, Kansas in 2010. Rodgie loved Elkhart and the people here. He considered this his home. He was a Medical Technologist at Morton County Hospital for five years and currently at Memorial Hospital of Texas, County, in Guymon, Oklahoma. Rodgie loved to play tennis, basketball, and swim.

Rodgie is survived by his wife, Mary Grace of their home; his parents, Renato and Perpetua Montes of the Philippines; sisters, Regine Montes and Reggie Montes of Saudi Arabia; and many friends. 

Funeral mass will be held Monday, February 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Elkhart, Kansas with Reverend Francis Khoi Nguyen officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, February 5, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM, and Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to the Elkhart Emergency Medical Services in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.