Arturo Monroy Sr.

A visitation will be held at Drake & Son Funeral Home, located at 5303 North Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625, on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Funeral Mass will take place at St. Padre Pio Parish, 5601 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60659, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The Committal Service will follow at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 8600 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois 60714, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Affectionately known as Don Arturo, and lovingly called “Pop” by his grandchildren, Arturo was a true pillar of his family and community. He was the first of his family to immigrate to the United States, later paving the way for his siblings to follow. He proudly served for many years as a member of the Banda de Guerra de Ciudad Hidalgo, where he played the tambor de guerra.

Don Arturo was also well known for his love of cooking, especially his beloved and famous “Sopa de Pop,” which brought family and friends together time and time again.

He cherished connecting with others—whether during his walks at the mall or Warren Park, or while sitting outside his garage, enjoying conversations with neighbors, friends, and family who stopped by. His warmth, kindness, and welcoming spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Arturo is survived by his loving wife, Romelia Monroy; his children, Angelica Rosas, Patricia Ontiveros, and Arturo Monroy Jr.; his grandchildren, Gladys Rosas, Romelia Rosas, Rene Arturo Ontiveros, Marvin Ontiveros, Ismael Bryan Rosas, Giselle Ontiveros, and Arturo A. Monroy; his siblings, Pedro, Vicente, and Maria, and his late siblings Rodolfo and Angela. He is also survived by many dear friends, nieces, nephews, and his cherished great-granddog, Bella Rosas.

Don Arturo’s legacy of courage, love, and family will live on for generations.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Conocido cariñosamente como Don Arturo, y sus nietos lo llamaban cariñosamente "Pop", Arturo fue un verdadero pilar de su familia y comunidad. Fue el primero de su familia en emigrar a Estados Unidos, abriendo camino para sus hermanos. Sirvió con orgullo durante muchos años como miembro de la Banda de Guerra de Ciudad Hidalgo, donde tocaba el tambor de guerra.

Don Arturo también era conocido por su amor por la cocina, especialmente por su querida y famosa "Sopa de Pop", que reunía a familiares y amigos una y otra vez.

Adoraba conectar con los demás, ya fuera durante sus paseos por el centro comercial o el Parque Warren, o sentado afuera de su garaje, disfrutando de las conversaciones con vecinos, amigos y familiares que pasaban por allí. Su calidez, amabilidad y espíritu acogedor dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los que conoció.

Arturo le sobreviven su amada esposa, Romelia Monroy; sus hijos, Angélica Rosas, Patricia Ontiveros y Arturo Monroy Jr.; Sus nietos, Gladys Rosas, Romelia Rosas, René Arturo Ontiveros, Marvin Ontiveros, Ismael Bryan Rosas, Giselle Ontiveros y Arturo A. Monroy; sus hermanos, Pedro, Vicente y María, y sus difuntos hermanos, Rodolfo y Ángela. También le sobreviven muchos queridos amigos, sobrinos y sobrinas, y su querida perra, Bella Rosas.

El legado de valentía, amor y familia de Don Arturo perdurará por generaciones.

Que descanse en paz eterna.