Guillermo Jose Monterrey

Guillermo Jose Monterrey, 86, died on January 5, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on September 18, 1929, in Nandaime, Nicaragua, to the late Guillermo Monterrey-Marenco and Carlota Zavala-Barboza. Born and raised in Nicaragua, Mr. Monterrey fled the communist revolution in Nicaragua and brought his family to the United States to protect them and offer them a better life. He loved entertaining and was known for his lively singing and playing the guitar and harmonica. He was a jokester at heart and loved telling jokes, tongue twisters, and fantastic stories. He was an avid tennis player until his 60s and enjoyed all sports. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Monterrey is survived by his wife of 42 years, Enrietthy Monterrey; his children, M. Cecilia Benavente, Guillermo A. Monterrey, Sr., Rolando Monterrey, Sr., Jorge Monterrey, and Leonardo Monterrey; his grandchildren, Jorge Benavente, Daniel Benavente, Eduardo Benavente, Guillermo A. Monterrey, Jr., Yilda Monterrey, Alan Monterrey, German Monterrey, Rolando Monterrey, Jr., Mario Monterrey, Tahereh DeLeon, Saeed Monterrey, Jorge J. Monterrey, Ligia Monterrey, Miguel Monterrey, Alvaro Monterrey, Catalina Monterrey and Jackie Monterrey; and 11 great-grandchildren. Service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 15th, 2016 followed by burial at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.