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Albert Monsivais, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the blessed age of 83. He was born in San Antonio, TX on December 8, 1941 to Albert Sr. and Natividad Monsivais. Albert graduated from San Antonio Vocational High School (Louis W. Fox Tech) in 1959. At the graduation ceremony, he never expected to meet someone who would become such an important part of his life. During the rehearsal, students sat in alphabetical order, with the valedictorian between him and a young woman. But that evening, with the valedictorian seated on stage, he found himself next to her instead. He introduced himself to the young woman, Janie Montez, and the two spent the entire evening talking. Their friendship blossomed into a courtship, and they were married on September 25, 1960. They shared 63 wonderful years together until her passing in February 2024. Albert served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1963. After completing his service commitment, he worked tirelessly to earn a managerial position for the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. until 1977. During this time, he attended night school and graduated from San Antonio College with a Associate in Applied Science degree in Mid-Management. In 1977, he proudly joined Frito Lay, Inc. as a Route Salesman until his retirement in 1999. After retiring, he worked part-time at North Park Lincoln and dedicated his time to volunteering with the Knights of Columbus, where he was honored to serve as Grand Knight. Albert had found joy in many things, but his true joys were golfing, barbequing, listening to the oldies and spending time with his family. He will be lovingly remembered as a kind, generous, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather—always cheerful and full of laughter. Heaven has welcomed a precious soul, and his spirit will remain with us always. He is reunited in heaven with his wife, Janie, his parents, Albert Sr. and Natividad, and sisters, Maria Lucia Monsivais and Dolores Guadalupe San Roman. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his daughters Deborah Guerra and husband Jesse, Carole Elias and husband Tony; grandchildren Kristen, Emily and Michael; great-grandson Beau, as well as extended family members and friends. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 10th at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 SE Military Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78214, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 PM. The procession to the Funeral Mass will meet at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South to leave at 9:30 AM for mass to be offered at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 11th at St. Clare Catholic Church, 7701 Somerset Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78211, followed by interment at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery #3, 1735 Cupples Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78226. Pallbearers will be: Jesse Guerra, Emily Guerra, Michael Elias, Luis San Roman, Roland Rosales and Lauren Rosales. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Salam and all the doctors and nurses at Methodist Hospital for their care and support.

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Albert Monsivais Jr.

December 8, 1941 - March 31, 2025