NEWTON, KANSAS
GUILLERMO REYES MONARES 'WILLIE'
, 83, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 in Hesston, Kansas. He was born in Smelter Town, Texas to Locadio and Maria (Reyes) Monares. Willie served in the U.S. Army and a Korean War Veteran. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad; and after 25 yrs retiring from Cargill Corporation. Willie enjoyed many things in life but fishing and travelling were lifetime favorites. He was proud of his family and loved being with them. He was preceded in death by his son Antonio 'Tony' Monarez, his parents, brothers Carlos, Angel, Tino Monarez, and sister Olivia Raya. Willie is survived by his lady friend Gayle Franz; his children, Guillermo 'Willie' Monarez Jr., Larry Gallardo, Angel Monares and Lisa Sutherland; grandchildren, Connor Monarez, Shelby Gallardo, Jessica Lee, Jace Kalaamveka, Chelsea Kafaamveka, Chloe Striegel, Gabriel Gallardo; great grandchildren, Cooper Gallardo, Mikale Lee, Moriah Lee, Kai Striegel and Gabbie Lee; brothers Emilio, Jimmy and Louis; sisters Mona, Katherine, and Sally; many other family and friends.
Rosary
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3 and
Mass
10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, both held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 421 S. Ash, Newton, Kansas. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com
Rosary 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3 and Mass 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, both held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 421 S. Ash, Newton, Kansas. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com