Diana Faye Monaco, age 70, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Diana was born September 6, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of Ernest Eugene and Susie Earline (Maple) Linn.
Diana was passionate about working with children with special needs. She studied Tae Kwon Do under Wilson Vann, and attained the rank of 4th degree black belt.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, David William Monaco; her children, Jonathan Michael Hicks and Charity Ann Hicks; and her brother, Ernest Earl Linn.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26 with family present. Funeral service will be 10am Thursday, January 27 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, 11800 W. Hwy 54, Wichita. Funeral service will be livestreamed on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/ResthavenMortuary/. Interment to follow at Littleton Cemetery, Mulvane.
A memorial has been established with St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson, Wichita, KS 67213.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Monaco family.