Juan Monsivais, III, a lifelong resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 3, 2013, at 8:50 P.M., in his residence at the age of 50 years.

Juan was born, June 10, 1962, in Kenedy, Texas, the son of Juan Monsivais, Jr., and Diana Caballero Monsivais. He grew up in Kenedy, and on July 11, 1987, Juan married Rosie Carrillo in Alice, Texas. Juan was an active member of Our lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy where he was a member of A.C.T.S.

Juan is survived by his beloved wife of over 25 years, Rosie Carrillo Monsivais; his daughter, Maria Lucinda Monsivais of Corpus Christi; his mother, Diana Monsivais; his sisters, Leticia Morin Garza and husband Ovidio of Kenedy and Vivian Carranza and husband Ambrosia of Houston; his brothers, Stephen Monsivais and wife Sheryll of Kenedy, Israel Monsivais and wife Charlee of San Antonio and Tony Monsivais of Floresville. Juan is also survived by his uncle, Domingo Monsivais; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Monsivais is preceded in death by his father, Juan Monsivais, Jr.

A rosary was recited, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at 7:00 P.M., at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral mass was celebrated at 9:30 A.M., Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Kenedy, Texas with Rev. Norbert Herman officiating. Serving as pallbearers were, Eric John Monsivais, Michael Anthony Maldonado, Ralph Morin, Jr., Joshua Monsivais, Chris Lyssy and Eloy Nunez. Serving as honorary pallbearers were, Domingo Monsivais, Roland Nunez, Carlos Reyes, Jr., Ramon Diaz, Sr., Scott Richards, Robert Riojas and Sammy Riojas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church; P.O. Box 89, Kenedy, Texas 78119.