Mona Rey Moiso

In Loving Memory of Mona Rey Moiso **November 28, 1937 – March 16, 2026** Mona Rey Moiso, affectionately known as "Noni," passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at the age of 88. she was surrounded by the family she so loved.

Home is where the heart is

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mona spent her childhood riding horses bareback with her favorite cousins. At 16, she was introduced to the Catholic faith by Sisters at a local convent. Soon after they relocated to Costa Mesa, California where Mona converted to Catholicism and found her spiritual home within the Carmelite order. Soon after, she met the love of her life, Robert John Moiso. Though they were complete opposites, they shared a devoted 41-year marriage and lovingly raised five children. Mona was a dedicated stay-at-home mother who managed chronic physical pain with quiet strength and without complaint. The family eventually moved to Salem, Oregon, and later settled in Tigard, where Mona remained following Bob’s passing in 1996. As the matriarch and moral compass of the Moiso family, Mona "walked the walk" with absolute integrity. She lived a humble life, placing little value on material things. Instead, she considered herself rich through her connection to God, her family, and her friends, never ceasing to express gratitude for her blessings. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and wife. Mona was a vivacious personality, an avid football fan, a great storyteller to her grandkids and she was famous for her piccolo Pete whistle that every neighborhood kid knew, as did her nursing home staff. She delighted in family get togethers and cooking Italian food, taught by Bob’s dad. No one will ever forget her infamous chocolate cake for birthdays.

Purposeful Life

The cornerstone of Mona’s life was her dedicated commitment to the Third Secular Order of Carmelites, where she took her vows in 1987 in Eugene, Oregon. Mona served in various leadership roles, in addition to teaching religious education. She was instrumental in establishing the Portland Carmelite chapter. She is highly regarded and a pillar of that sisterhood. She surrendered her life to God’s Will through contemplative prayer and spiritual discipline. She selflessly "offered up" her own pain, believing her calling was to “carry the suffering so others didn’t have to”. To Mona, prayer was not a duty, but a vital connection to life.

Her Legacy

Mona is defined by a simple life lived with extraordinary depth. She will be remembered as the anchor of the Moiso family and a beautiful testament to the power of faith and the strength of love. Her Spirit will live forever especially in the echoes of…. “Who loves you, baby?… My Noni do!”

Mona is survived by her five children, 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren:

* **Tony** (Vancouver) and children: Adam, Nick, and Amber. * **Angi** (Maui) and children: Gina, Santino, Teresa, and Mikey. * **Michael** (Beaverton) and children: Alexa and Olivia. * **Teresa** (Lake Oswego) and children: Tyla and Anthony. * **Vincent** (San Clemente) and children: Isabella and Viviana.

Services were held at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with arrangements by Young’s Funeral Home. The reception was graciously hosted by the St. Gerard Guild. The family extends deep appreciation to Sr. Anne Marie, Mona’s Carmelite sisters, and her friends for their support. As the wife of a military veteran, her ashes will be placed alongside her husband, Bob, at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland Oregon