Kenneth John Monroig, 75, was born on August 10, 1947 in Huntington, New York to parents Eddie and Lottie Monroig. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1965. In 1969, Kenneth received a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State College. He subsequently attended Central Michigan University where he received a Master of Arts degree in 1976.
He served in the United States Air Force as an Auditor/Supply Officer from 1969 through 1981. He continued to serve his country as a Supply/Logistics Staff Officer in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1982 through 1995. He retired from the Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
He worked as a Systems Accountant for the City of Houston Comptroller’s Office and as a Division Manager for the Houston Publics Works Department from 1982 through 2008.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 35 years, Eloisa Vasquez Monroig.
Kenneth is also survived by two sons, John David Monroig and James Michael Monroig, through a prior marriage to Joanne Lynne Monroig. He is also the proud grandfather of Mathieu Vin An Monroig.
Kenneth is also survived by two brothers, Robert Monroig and Mike Monroig.
Kenneth spent many hours volunteering at Northwest Medical Center. He also served as an Episcopal Lay Minister.
A visitation for Kenneth will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A funeral service will occur Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A committal service will occur Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
Serving as pallbearers are John Monroig, James Monroig, Robert Monroig, Mathieu Monroig and James Martinez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AmericanHeritageFuneralHome.com for the Monroig family.
