Jesus Monarrez Peña, age 91, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on October 15, 1933, in El Oro, Durango, Mexico, to Mariano Monarrez Diaz and Aurelia Peña Barron.
Jesús was united in marriage to Gregoria Sánchez de Monarrez on August 15, 1954, in Indé, Durango, Mexico. He was a proud father of four children, Adam, Martin, Jesus and Victor, and six daughters, Eva, María Concepcion, María del Carmen, María Gregoria, Yesenia and Ludivina.
As a self-employed farmer, Jesús dedicated his life to caring for the land and supporting his family. Throughout his life, Jesus poured his heart into everything he undertook. He took pride in tending crops and livestock, and in the rewards of hard work.
Jesus enjoyed horse racing and the joy and excitement they brought. His favorite pastime was opening the doors of his pool hall, “El Recreo del Campesino,” for his friends and residents of La Puerta de Cabrera, after a long and arduous day of work. He found joy in creating a welcoming place where he was called Don Chuy or Chuy and the entire community knew him. However, perhaps his most treasured moments were those spent with his grandchildren. Jesus delighted in creating special memories with them, sharing stories and laughter. Jesus was a loving and affectionate husband and father to his children. He will always be cherished in the hearts of his loving family, who will carry the lessons of kindness, effort and devotion that he demonstrated throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Gregoria Sanchez de Monarrez of Liberal, Kansas,
Four sons, Adan Monarrez and his wife, Maria of Liberal, Kansas,
Martin Monarrez and his wife, Socorro of Liberal, Kansas,
Jesus Monarrez and his wife, Obdulia, of Liberal, and
Victor Monarrez and his wife, Azucena of Liberal, Kansas, and
Six daughters, Eva Serrano and her husband, Rafael of Chicago, Illinois,
María Concepcion Posada and her husband, Abraham of Durango, Mexico,
María del Carmen Franco and her husband, Celso of Liberal, Kansas,
María Gregoria Mendoza and her husband, Francisco of Liberal, Kansas,
Yesenia Monarrez of Durango, Mexico, and
Ludivia Monarrez of Liberal, Kansas,
29 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mariano Monarrez Diaz and Aurelia Peña Barron,
Daughter, Juanita Monarrez, Brothers, Concepcion Monarrez, and Margarito Monarrez.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Reverend Charles Seiwert will be celebrating.
An interment will follow at the Liberal Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com
