Juanita Monzon Jones

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Juanita Monzon Jones

Sept. 9, 1924 - April 20, 2021

McCOOK, Neb. — Juanita Monzon Jones, age 96, of McCook, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Juanita was born Sept. 9, 1924, in McCook to parents, Jesus and Francisca Melendez Monzon.  She was one of nine children.  Juanita grew up in McCook, where she attended school and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Juanita married Victor Jones in Denver, Colo. Juanita worked in the restaurant industry all of her adult life.  Together with Victor, the couple owned a restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyo., where they made their home.  In her free time, Juanita enjoyed crocheting.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband; siblings, Teresa Monzon, Louisa Taylor, Mary Ostendorf, Angel, Pete and Joseph Monzon and an infant brother; as well as two nieces, two nephews and a great-nephew.

Those left to celebrate her life include one brother, Victor (Mary Ellen) Monzon of McCook; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021, with the Recitation of the Rosary to follow, beginning at 7 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, McCook, with Father Brethour as Celebrant. 

Inurnment will take place at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, McCook.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 409 East F St., McCook, NE 69001 or the McCook Humane Society, P.O. Box 13, McCook, NE 69001.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.