Raul Antonio Monsivaes, age 32, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Rudy was a talented musician and member of the band, “Under the Vine.” He was a welder for many years working in the RV industry. He was also a good listener and caring man, mentoring and answering phone calls with people in crisis. He was thrilled to be baptized into the family of Jesus Christ at Riverside Church on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Aidan James, Aria Marie, Jack Anthony; parents: Raul Jr. and Holly Monsivaes; siblings: Christian and Joanna Monsivaes, Niko (Michaela) Monsivaes, Amada (fiancé, Tyler Frisbie) Monsivaes; grandparents, Raul Monsivaes Sr., Amada Gonzalez, William Jimmerson; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dana Johnson (Schlaack). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows, 101 Hall St. SE, Grand Rapids, with Rev. Ted Kozlowski, celebrant. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 3-6 p.m. at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 Division Ave, Wyoming. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at Riverside Church in Three Rivers from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 24. Due to his love for people in crisis, those who wish may make memorial contributions to help with Suicide Prevention (http://www.suicide.org/donate.html).
Visitation
Monday, June 21
3:00pm - 6:00pm
MKD Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Wyoming Division Ave.
3131 S. Division Avenue
Wyoming, MI 49548
Phone: 616-243-0176
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, June 22
11:00am
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
101 Hall St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Celebration of Life
Thursday, June 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverside Church
207 E Michigan Ave.
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Leave Your Tribute Message
Rudy you were one of a kind brother, you were a talented musician and a really great friend, and we can never ever forget how much of a big heart you have for everyone in your life, we will all miss you brother, with much love. See you on the other side someday.
- Shaun Henson
Mijo, your love for life will be remembered as your most valuable trait. You offer the world your best by having your children. I will miss you❤️🇲🇽🙏🏽, I won’t be mad, just look for my sister and all those before you 🙏🏽❤️
- Tia Cris Buentello
The world won’t quite be the same without you in it but I feel confident that we will see you one day again. Your wicked sense of humor, and the laugh that was contagious is something that I will miss incredibly so much. You were THE BEST friend anyone could of had, I’m blessed to have been able to call you mine. This isn’t goodbye. This is until we meet again. - Magz
- Maggie
Rudy you were an amazing and talented person you were more then just a friend you were like a little brother I’ll never forget all the good times we had how how you helped me through some hard times love you little bro
- Cheryl Harrington
Rudy you were an amazing and talented person you were more then just a friend you were like a little brother I’ll never forget all the good times we had how how you helped me through some hard times love you little bro f
- Cheryl Harrington
I miss you so very much! Fly high and make beautiful music! See ya soon! Love you!
- LaTisha Kent
We love you with all of our hearts. Our lives will never be the same without you. I will keep our promises and I will be strong for our kids. I cant wait to see you again.
- Keren Day
Fly high my friend will always remember the fun times
- Kim Hillman
We miss u so much rn and ik u r lookin down smile at us lil bro ill see u soon enough
- Sean Anderson
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