In Loving Memory of Louise Montoya Medina
September 12, 1957 – June 1, 2025
Louise Montoya Medina, a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, in Orange County, California, at the age of 67.
Born on September 12, 1957, in Orange County, Louise lived a life grounded in love, compassion, and quiet strength. She was the heart of her family, lovingly raising her six children—Johnny, Paul, Patricia, Andrew, Loraine, and Lydia—and later becoming a proud and doting grandmother to ten grandchildren.
Louise was married to her life partner, John Medina, for over 40 years. Their enduring love stood as a testament to loyalty and devotion. John preceded her in death in June 2023, and their bond remains unbroken in the hearts of those who knew them.
Louise worked for a few years at Chapman Hospital and later at a children’s foster facility, where she brought warmth and dignity to her work as a cleaning lady. Though her roles were humble, her impact was immense.
Those who knew Louise will remember her as a woman of strong will and deep compassion. She was quiet but carried a sharp sense of humor, and as the years passed, she only grew bolder and more beautifully outspoken. A lifelong lover of reading, she found joy in her Reader’s Digest and in sharing her faith through over two decades of Bible study.
Louise had a beautiful heart—gentle, forgiving, and full of love. She lived for her children and her late husband, always putting her family first. Her presence was a quiet strength that grounded and guided her loved ones.
Mom, Moma, Grandma—your love will echo in our hearts forever. Sweet dreams, and may you rest in peace. We will always love you, Moma. Your Son, Paul Medina