It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished Ana L. Monserrate Monarca, age 90, of Holyoke. Ana passed away peacefully at her home with her family on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born in Guynabo, Puerto Rico and had lived in Massachusetts for many years. Ana received a bachelor's degree from UMASS Amherst and was Pastor of Iglesia Cristiana Cristo La Roca, Inc.

She was the widow of Felipe Monarca. Ana is survived by her son, Edward Monarca; daughters, Carmen Cruz and Gladys Monarca Garcia; 19 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Ana was predeceased by her son, Felix Monarca, daughter, Maria Bennis, and granddaughter, Maribel Torres. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

A calling hour will be held for Ana on Monday, November 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at  Forestdale Cemetery, Cabot Street, Holyoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Ana’s memory to Women Shelters Companeras. Alianza DV Services https://www.alianzadv.org/ Thank you in advance and God Bless.