Montiel Brenda's Obituary
Brenda Montiel, 73 of Fallbrook passed away on July 11, 2013. She was born on March 31, 1940 in Escondido. She is survived by her husband Roland Jackson, and siblings Carol Kettela, Jerry Montiel and Mary Montiel. Brenda received her Bachelor of Science at the University of Dayton and her Masters and Doctorate degree from Claremont Graduate School. At the age of 9 Brenda heard Arthur Rubenstein in concert which changed the course of her life. She began piano lessons and soon became an accomplished pianist performing in many concerts throughout her life. After high school, Brenda joined the convent In 1974 she left the convent after 16 wonderful years and accepted a position with Palomar College. She remained a music and humanities teacher until her retirement. Her responsibilities included department chair, faculty president and she was a member Upon moving to Fallbrook in 1993, Brenda and her husband became Fallbrook Music Society board members where Brenda's contributions to the artistic development of this community are well known. She served as Fallbrook Music Society's President of the In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fallbrook Music Society.
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