Monroe Joshua, 58, passed away on March 29, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, 3304 E. Mockingbird Lane. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 10:00am at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, with graveside services to be held at 2:00pm at Joshua Cemetery off of US HWY 77S.
Monroe Joshua was born on April 14, 1962 in Victoria, Texas. He graduated from Victoria schools and attended Cal State, Los Angeles with a degree in Business Management. Monroe and his brother, Vic Salinas were brought up by Aunt Josephine. They developed a love for the land acquired by their ancestors dating back to the early-1800s. The humble beginnings of Aunt Josephine Joshua Salinas started with the migration of her grandparents, William Aber Joshua and Jane Thompson Joshua; slaves that immigrated from Virginia to Victoria Country. Thom Joshua was born to this union. Thom Joshua raised corn, cotton and livestock. In past years, the family dealt in rice farming and cattle, but today the family business is solely hay grazing, livestock farming, oil and gas revenues and Aunt Jo's BBQ.
Monroe is survived by his husband, Christopher Yanok; mother, Vivian Estella May (Salinas); son, Blain Joshua; sister, Terri DeBonillas; brother, Vic Salinas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monroe is preceded in death by his brother, Jay Michael Washington; and his nephew, Alex Bonillas.
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