Jesus Monares

1928 - 2010

Jesus "Chuy" Monares (May 27, 1928 to Oct. 14, 2010) left us to be with our heavenly father after losing a sudden battle to lymphoma.

Chuy was born in the town of Esmeralda in Coahuila, Mexico, on May 27, 1928 to Jesus and Domitila Monares. When he was 18 years old Chuy moved to El Paso, Texas. There he met his beloved wife, Refugio "Cuca" Monares. They moved to Oxnard in 1964 where he spent the remainder of his life. He simultaneously worked for Bud Angle and Del Monte Corporation, retiring from both after 40 years of dedicated service.

Chuy was a very kind, hardworking, compassionate, humble and yet generous man. He loved his family immensely and the simple things in life, including music and dance, and the occasional pancake breakfast at Denny's. He had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his many fruit trees and plants in his backyard. Chuy was a friend of the Catholic Church Nuestra Seora de Guadalupe. He took pride in being an usher there and enjoyed helping with fundraisers.

Chuy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Federico; and his son, Agustin.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cuca; sisters, Maria Sanchez and Carolina Mora; sons, Mario, Arturo, Jessie, and Jesus Javier; daughters, Hilda, Carmen, Isabel, Christina, and Titi; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grand children and dear friends. Campen- we will miss you.

The Monares family wishes to thank Vitas Hospice for their compassionate care.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 , with the Vigil service starting at 6:30 p.m., at Santa Clara Mortuary, 2370 North H Street, Oxnard, 485-5757. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church located at 530 N. Juanita Avenue. Interment will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the Monares family at www.santaclaramortuary.com.

Hoy que ya part, djenme ir no se aferren a la vida como yo no lo hice. Den gracias a Dios por nuestros maravillosos momentos. A mis hijos y mi esposa les di mi Amor si no lo supe hacer mejor, perdnenme. A mis hermanos, les pido perdn, a mis parientes y amigos tambin. Y les agradezco lo que cada uno me dio de felicidad. Algunas veces viajamos juntos, hoy tengo que viajar solo, estn tranquilos pero con fe y sera por un rato que nos separemos yo los bendecir desde donde este y cuando tengas que venir por este rumbo solo t recibir con una sonrisa y t dir, "bienvenido a casa."