Monte Dale Hamilton of Fresno passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 76.  He was surrounded by his family after a long hard fight against cancer. Monte was born in Huron, South Dakota where he lived until the family relocated to Fresno during his teen years. Monte was a veteran who served in the Marines. Monte had several jobs during his 40 plus years in Fresno.

Monte is survived by his son David Hamilton, granddaughter Emilee, sisters Pamela Massey of Texas, Roxie Fleming of West Virginia, and brother Michael Hamilton of CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Hamilton, son Dale Hamilton, daughter Julie Hamilton