Mary Ellen
Montenegro
January 8, 1943 - February 22, 2024
Mary Ellen Montenegro age 81, of Florence, Alabama passed away February 22, 2024. Memorial service will be held privately.
She is preceded by her parents Colonel Elmer T. and Dorothy Rundquist; her husband of 31 years, Fernando Montenegro; and two brothers, Howard and Peter Rundquist.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Sally Burk, and Kathy Marin; two sons, Mark and Adrain Lorenzana; seven grandchildren, Travis Michael Burk, Anna Christine Haynes, Brittany Lauren Risko, Samantha Kayle Marie Landers, Jonathan Daniel Burk, Chris Anthony Marin, and Tyler Paul Marin. Additional survivors include four great grandsons; one great granddaughter; nephews, Peter Rundquist Jr., and James Rundquist; and niece, Cathy Rundquist.
Mary enjoyed arts and crafts including painting, embroidery, and quilting. She was an avid traveler, culturalist and gardener. So much so, she retired to Costa Rica and remained there for 25 years. She knew five languages: fluent in Spanish and English.
The family would like to thank Columbia Cottage Assisted Living, Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Critical and Palliative Care at North Alabama Medical Center.
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Mom, I honor and thank you for showing me love and asking nothing in return. I miss you every day until I see you again with our Creator. Love you forever.