Monica Ann Maymi, also known affectionately as "Mon," passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, in Colorado, at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 6, 1964, in Hong Kong to Roberto and Janie Vas, Monica was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of everyone she met.
Monica's early years were spent between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom before she moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where she met and married the love of her life, Eduardo Maymi, on February 11,1984. Together, they embarked on a beautiful journey, welcoming two sons, Alex and Christopher, before moving to Colorado, where their daughter, Brittany, was born.
A dedicated professional in the medical field, Monica worked as a medical billing specialist for a doctors office. After retiring they set out to to pursue her passion for traveling the world and purchasing a home in Pedasi, Panama as their last stop. She found joy in exploring new places, from Europe and Asia to Central America and Australia. Monica's travels were not only a personal delight but also an opportunity to connect with her loved ones across the globe, including her mother and daughter in Australia. Some of her favorite places to visit included Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
In retirement, Monica continued to make an impact by volunteering at the YMCA, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to giving back. Her love for adventure was matched only by her love for her family—her children whom she was so proud of, Alex Maymi, Christopher Maymi, and Brittany Maymi Rooke, and her beloved dogs, Rocky and Chewy. Monica cherished simple pleasures such as playing Scrabble, walking on the beach, speaking Cantonese, and curling up with a good book was her happy place.
Monica is survived by her husband, Eduardo; her children Alex Maymi, Chistopher Maymi and Brittany Maymi Rooke; mother Janie Vas; grandchildren Charlie Maymi and Bellamy Maymi; her siblings, Vincent Vas, Cecelia Ward, and Agnes Vas; and many cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Roberto Vas.
A celebration of Monica’s life will be held at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 18000 E. Arapahoe Rd, Foxfield, CO 80016, on September 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery, located at 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80260, will be scheduled at a later date. For more information, please contact 720-810-7318.
Livestreaming for the Funeral Mass Service: https://www.ourladyofloreto.org/upcoming-funerals
The family is asks to have all flowers delivered to the following residence:
6533 S. Zeno Court, Aurora, CO 80016.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God has laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day; to laugh,
to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free!
Thank you for joining us in celebrating Monica’s extraordinary life and legacy.
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