Starletta J. Montanez

StarLetta Jean Montanez

At 10:19 pm on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 a beautiful “Star” was born to Billie Jean Corlew and Edwin Montanez Jr at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Although this little one’s life was brief, her “Star’s” light touched so many hearts, and that light will continue to shine in those hearts forever! StarLetta Jean was a true gift from God, so the light we speak of is her precious smile. While here on earth, StarLetta was a fighter and she enjoyed being in her loving family’s arms. That’s where she would share that bright smile the most. On the evening of Thursday, July 25th our Lord came and took our strong Star home with him, where she will have no more pain, struggles, or will no longer have to fight. Now our Precious Star is shining bright in the arms of Jesus and his angels.

Besides her loving parents, StarLetta is survived by her large also loving family which includes siblings: Payten Hope Champlin 15, Edwin Alexander Montanez 1.5, Maternal Grandparents: Susan (Harold Jr) MacMurray of Scotia, Daniel & Claire Corlew of Ballston Lake Paternal Grandparents: Alexandra Ayala & David Andino of Schenectady Edwin Montanez Sr & Mailin Montanez of Connecticut Maternal Aunts, Uncles: James & April MacMurray of Schenectady, Kristal & Francis Allen of Day, Sandra Corlew of Schenectady, Rachel (Harold III) MacMurray of Watervliet, Danielle & Randy of Day, Brian & Morgan Shippee of Glenville Paternal Aunts, Uncles: Keila, Angel, Jeremiah, Misael & Rodelyn Garcia of Schenectady, Leisla, Katiria, Edwon & Mayleen Montanez of Connecticut Ashley Montanez & Stephon Baueghems of Connecticut, Angelina Geigel-Smith of Schenectady, Jose’ Geigel & Kyrah Hargrove of Albany Timothy & Meaghan Ladd of Schenectady Paternal Cousins: Lay’lanella, Izeiah, Shania, Abriella, Julius, Heavenly, Carlos, Roman, Landon Maternal Cousins: Brandon & Becca, Isabella & Troy, Amanda, Jasmine, Rhianna, Randi, Simon, Tenley. Maternal Second Cousins: Tory, Trinity, Gabrilena, Ella, Serenity, Zaydyn & Michael Paternal Second Cousins: Omar, Amaury, Jurdanii, Yoniel, Yanciel


StarLetta Jean’s family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who with God’s help worked hard and allowed us to have the most precious five months with our bright shining “Star”. We would also like to thank family, friends and organizations that have assisted with everything StarLetta related.

Billie and Edwin are asking that all who attend StarLetta’s service wear something other than black, they would prefer lighter colors as that’s what Star looked best in and made her happy.

Services for StarLetta will be held at 3:00pm, on Tuesday, July 30th at Newcomer Funeral Home at 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.

Instead of flowers Billie and Edwin are asking that the money you would have spent on flowers go to one of the following charities in StarLetta’s name

Down Syndrome Aim High Center for Disability Services 63 Karner Road, Albany NY 12205 (518) 464-4085 https://cfdsny.org

The Children's Heart Foundation 5 Revere Drive One Northbrook Place, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062-1500 847-634-6474 https://www.childrensheartfoundation.org