Devon Candelario Montiel
Feb 19, 1998 - Oct 13, 2024February 19, 1998 - October 13, 2024
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Devon Candelario Montiel
Feb 19, 1998 - Oct 13, 2024February 19, 1998 - October 13, 2024
Place of birth
Janesville, WI
Most recently lived in
Fort Atkinson, WI
Devon's favorite hobbies
Enjoys playing video games, spending time with his family, driving, and traveling
Devon's favorite foods
Tacos, Pizza, and especially chicken
Favorite bands and musical artists
Was a fan of juice wrld, wiz khalifa, eminem, polo g, lil tjay, ghost, lord huron, img spooks, and kendrick lamar. The last song found to be playing when he was discovered was "Mary on a cross [Slowed+Reverb] by Ghost"
Interesting facts about Devon
Graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 2016, was a lifelong PlayStation fan until the Xbox Series S was released as the only regularly available next gen console. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, spent some time fishing, hunting, and very much enjoyed cooking especially when it involved wildlife and plants that he had caught or picked. He was usually very optimistic and until the last year of his life, it was very hard to catch him in a bad mood, or without a smile.
Devon loved nothing more than
His loving and caring family. Its not clear whether or not he was in a current relationship during his passing, but it is believed that he had spent over 4 years in a relationship until this time. A love letter was found in his pocket, and it is unclear who it was meant for, but whoever it is was addressed very fondly to someone whom he loved and cared about "more than anything in the world." He wrote "Being away from you feels the mourning of an old friend. Like I've lost half of myself to a battle with death. No matter the circumstances, I'll always love you more than life itself. Forever yours."
Favorite place in the world
Its unclear what his favorite place was, but he had vacationed to mexico for family visitation more than a dozen occasions, and loved places with warm weather.
Favorite TV shows
His search history included every episode of "Fallout" by Bethesda Studios. It is said that he enjoyed "locked up abroad," Big Bang Theory," and "Money Heist"
Favorite sports
Obituary
Devon Candelario Montiel, born on February 19, 1998, in Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, where he was found to have been alone at a park bench after being non responsive and found by Andrew and Jennifer Lajoya, a local couple. He was a proud graduate of Fort Atkinson High School in 2016, Devon was known for his joyfulness and optimistic outlook on life.
Devon cherished his time spent with family and friends, valuing relationships above all. He had a special bond with his younger sister, Jordan Montiel, whom he admired for her hard work and accomplishments. Devon's love extended to his partner, with whom he shared over four wonderful years, and a heartfelt love letter was found, reflecting the depth of his feelings.
An avid gamer and a lifelong PlayStation fan, Devon's interests expanded when he embraced the Xbox Series S. His passion for cooking, especially using ingredients from his outdoor adventures, showcased his connection to nature. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling, with warm destinations like Mexico holding a special place in his heart.
Devon had a diverse taste in music, favoring artists such as Ghost, Juice WRLD, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, with "Mary on a cross [Slowed+Reverb]" by Ghost being the song playing on repeat before he was discovered. His favorite foods included tacos, pizza, and chicken, reflecting his love for simple pleasures.
Known for his easygoing demeanor, Devon was often described as glass-half-full, rarely showing his struggles unless they were significant. His sense of humor and love for shows like "Big Bang Theory" and "Fallout" brought laughter to those around him.
Devon is survived by his beloved sister, Jordan, and a wide circle of family and friends who will forever cherish his memory. His life motto, inspired by Deadpool, serves as a reminder of his outlook: "Life is an endless series of train wrecks, with brief, short commercial breaks of happiness." His spirit and love will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
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Born on February 19, 1998
Janesville, WI
Passed away on October 13, 2024
Fort Atkinson, WI