Ricki Elyse Monarch

Ricki Elyse Monarch, 25, passed away May 5, 2012 in Houston, Tx She was born May 12, 1986 to Richard and Laurie Monarch in Arlington. Left behind to cherish her memory is her Fiance, Anthony Bruno, her parents Richard Monarch and his wife Deborah Kharrazi Monarch of Arlington and Laurie Monarch and Vance Snyder of Arlington, brother Daniel Sheffer and his wife Kristan of NH, Shawn Kharrazi of Arlington, sister Christina Kharrazi of Arlington, nephews Brandan and Kurtis Sheffer, grandmothers Minnie Brooks, Reatha Walters, Pary Anvary and Millie Brown and numerous Aunts, Uncles, & cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers Samuel A.Monarch Jr. and Harold Baker.

Ricki was a 2004 graduate of Lamar High School. She was preparing to continue her education and enter into the medical industry when she was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. She was treated in Ft. Worth at the beginning and eventually was referred to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in April of 2011. She remained at the Cancer Center until her death on May 5, 2012.

Ricki was a very outgoing person who loved and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed the outdoors and time spent with her many friends. She will always be loved and missed by all.