A Rosary for Sam will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm followed by Visitation from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Bean Massey Burge Funeral Home, 2951 S Belt Line Rd., Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
A Funeral Mass will occur Friday, May 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St Michael the Archangel Church, 2910 Corn Valley Rd, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 with interment at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens, 3001 S Belt Line Rd, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052.
Sam was born October 8, 1935, in Taylor, Texas to Felipe Moncibaiz and Francisca Cegovia. He was one of eleven children raised by migrant parents on a small farm in Cameron, TX.
As the oldest male child, he ventured off to find work at the tender age of thirteen, traveling across multiple state lines in hopes of being able to contribute to the household expenses. In 1971, Sam met Maria, his future bride and lifelong companion.
Despite having a very limited education and no formal training, Sam obtained certifications to become an accomplished gas pipeline welder, dedicating thirty-five years to his craft. Sam was a huge fan of live horseracing and spent many years training his own horses. He enjoyed playing craps and always had a hot hand, never second guessing his next roll. During football season, he spent his Sundays glued to the TV, watching all the games. Wrestling was one of his favorite pastimes, especially during the Von Erich era. Sam also liked working on cars and operated a small mechanic shop following his retirement.
He was a devoted father who always felt blessed to have a large family, and he adored his six children and all his grandkids, who affectionately called him “Papi”. He raised them with a strong belief in respect, discipline and humility while sharing his unconditional love, infectious laughter, and playful sense of humor. Sam instilled a great sense of family pride in all he did, and always looked forward to weekend gatherings in his home. He was a captivating storyteller who remembered every detail, and will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
Sam is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Moncibaiz; two sons, Jesse (Laura) Moncibaiz of Mesquite, TX and Joe Angel (Lindsay) Moncibaiz of Colleyville, TX; four daughters, Rebecca (Paul) Arioba of Riverton, WY, Mary Alice (Jose) Solis-Moncibaiz of Cedar Hill, TX, Francis (Alex) Santana of Arlington, TX, and Simona Moncibaiz of Arlington, TX; three sisters, MaryAnn Benavidez, MaryJane (Nick) Sifuentes and Lupe Castillo, all of Bryan, TX; brother, Gilbert Moncibaiz of Bridgeport, TX; twenty-two grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Felipe and Francisca Moncibaiz; brothers, Jose Angel Moncibaiz and Felix Moncibaiz; sisters, Paula Hernandez, Dominga Landeros, Marcelina Gutierrez, and Basilisa Alice Ruiz; grandson, Theodore Raigosa.
The family is eternally grateful to Dr. Rikesh Patel of HeartPlace Plano for genuinely caring about Sam and always treating him with compassion and kindness. The family would also like to thank the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care of Grand Prairie for the attentive care and willingness to "hold" his favorite chair.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Moncibaiz family.
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