In memory of Benjamin Montes, loving husband to Heather Montes, father of three beautiful girls, Zoey, Sophia, and Kate Montes. Loving son of Kathy Rich and Luis Montes, step-son of Kara Altice-Montes, and brother of Andreas Montes '08, Sean Altice '08 and Taylor Altice '13.

Ben was born on February 9, 1986 and died unexpectedly from heart failure on April 2, 2020. Ben grew up in South Pasadena and graduated from SPHS in 2004. After high school he went on a mission to Indiana and then attended BYU Provo. He graduated with a degree in Business and obtained a job in Boise, Idaho at Clearwater Analytics where he was very successful. He held the position of Director of Sales-Corporates & Governments and was also a member of the Clearwater Senior Leadership Team.

While attending BYU, he met Heather May and soon a loving relationship blossomed. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple in December 2008. Their relationship has, and is still today, an example of love, success, and the importance of family. Ben worked hard to support his family and spend time with the ones he loved and loved him. While still attending BYU Provo, Ben and Heather had their first child, Zoey. Later in Boise, Ben and Heather had two more girls, Sophia and Kate. Ben was a loving father and loved his girls with all his heart.

Ben had many special gifts, one of those amazing gifts was his ability to talk with anyone and become their friend. This gift helped him in many aspects of his life, such as making lasting relationships with family and friends and the success in his career. He was admired at his place of work for his work ethic and accomplishments. Along with these other gifts he had a brilliance about him, and he showed this through his intelligence and love for others. He was truly one of a kind and he will be missed. Rest in peace, Ben.

Pasadena Star-News, April 9, 2020