Luis R. Montes, age 78, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on September 26, 2025. Luis was born on October 21, 1946, in Quito, Ecuador, to Luis Amable Montes and Beatriz Molineros.

On June 26, 1970, Luis married Zoila Naranjo in New York City. Together, they shared 55 years of marriage and built a life filled with unwavering love, deep faith, and treasured family memories that will live on for generations.

Throughout his life, Luis worked as a Facilities Manager at Bobst Group Inc. for 45 years. He was known for his loyalty, gentle spirit, and the respect he earned through his hard work and kindness toward others.

Outside of work, Luis loved spending time with his family, traveling, soccer, tending to his plants, and celebrating life's simple joys. He especially enjoyed gathering his loved ones around the table and having a glass of red wine with his friends, telling stories that made everyone laugh, and creating moments of togetherness that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Luis is survived by his wife, Rosa, daughter Ivonne and her husband, Daniel Rivera, daughter Katherine, and significant other Ronny Benjamin, son Luis Giovanni, and his wife Allyson.  He is survived by 3 grandchildren, Rosalyn Rivera, Luis Rivera, and Jaxon Montes.

Luis is also survived by his mother, Beatriz Molineros who is 106 years old; And his siblings, Rosario Montufar, Marcia Merizalde, Patricio Montes, and Mercedes Guidino. Luis was preceded in death by his brother, Mario Montes.

A visitation will be held on October 4, 2025,from 12pm – 2pm at Boynton Memorial Chapel in Boynton Beach, FL.  With a following memorial service in his hometown to be held on October 11, 2025, at Farmer's Funeral Home in Roseland, NJ, from 1pm - 4pm.