Monty B. Monzingo

Monty B. Monzingo

Born August 11, 1940 in Hall County, Memphis Texas. He Graduated from Whichita Falls High School in 1959. Following high school he enrolled in the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. 

Upon graduating from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, his next endeavor was to marry his high school sweetheart Agnes Yvonne Mayfield on the way home from the graduation ceremony. 

He entered the Funeral Service Industry and became very well known for his ability to perform facial restorations from a photo of the deceased. 

In approximately 1975, he left the funeral service side of the industry and began selling Funeral Service Vehicles. He worked for various dealers over the years before settling in at Southwest Professional Vehicles, where he spent the remainder of his career , retiring in early 2026. 

Monty passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 from complications stemming from cancer treatment with his wife of 66 years by his side. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Kermit & Bobbie Monzingo, his brother Mathew Zane Monzingo, his eldest Son Michael B. Monzingo and his spouse Janet Monzingo, his grandson Stephen A Monzingo, and his Grandson-in -law Lance Ross. 

He is survived by his one and only love Agnes Monzingo, sister Angela Justice & her husband Jeff Lee Justice, daughter Tara Yvonne Case and her husband Cash Gordon Case, His daughter Dawn Michelle Monzingo, youngest son Kermit Lee Monzingo, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many extended family members.

Together with his wife they have 4 children, 19 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Monty was also a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ or Latter-day Saints. He spent his time serving a various capacities of the church including being called to serve as a Bishop in the DeSoto Ward of the Dallas Texas Stake. He also served more than 25 years as a service worker in the Dallas Texas Temple. 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday - September 15, 2026 from 10 - 11:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1019 Big Stone Gap, Duncanville, TX with the Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Interment will follow in Little Bethel Memorial Park, Duncanville.