Zoë Montenegro-Garcia
January 14, 2014 — January 11, 2026
Zoë Montenegro-Garcia, age 11, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. She was born on January 14, 2014, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Zoë was a student at St. Joseph’s Catholic School who brought joy, light, and love to everyone around her. She loved soccer and proudly played for UFA, where she enjoyed being part of a team and doing what she loved most. Zoë also treasured time spent with family and especially loved playing with Legos and her cousins, creating memories filled with laughter and imagination.
Zoë is survived by her parents, Ignacio Montenegro Munoz and Ariana Garcia Zuniga; and her three siblings, Leah, Santiago, and Sol.
She was preceded in death by loved ones who welcomed her into eternal peace.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Des Moines. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Zoë’s favorite color was pink, and in her honor, guests are asked to wear pink.
Zoë Montenegro-Garcia, de 11 años de edad, residente de Des Moines, Iowa, falleció el 11 de Enero de 2026 en el Hospital Infantil Blank en Des Moines. Nació el 14 de Enero de 2014 en Des Moines, Iowa.
Zoë fue estudiante de la Escuela Católica St. Joseph’s, donde llevó alegría, luz y amor a todos los que la rodeaban. Amaba el fútbol y jugaba con orgullo para UFA, disfrutando ser parte de un equipo y practicar lo que más le gustaba. Zoë también atesoraba el tiempo que pasaba con su familia y especialmente construir Legos, disfrutaba jugar con sus primos, creando recuerdos llenos de risas e imaginación.
Zoë deja para honrar su memoria a sus padres, Ignacio Montenegro Munoz y Ariana Garcia Zuniga; y a sus tres hermanos, Leah, Santiago y Sol.
Le precedieron en la muerte seres queridos que la recibieron en la paz eterna.
La visita se llevará a cabo el domingo 18 de enero de 2026, de 1:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., en Hamilton’s Funeral
Christian
01/15/2026
She was an incredible kid and a joy to coach. I’ll never forget her calling out ‘my coach, my coach.’ That meant more to me than she’ll ever know. Coach junior and Christian will forever hold you in our hearts.