Roman Monzon

Born on January 26, 1984 in the Philippines Died on August 1, 2008 and resided in Mission Viejo, CA

Memorial Service: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Celebration of Life Service: Friday, August 22, 2008

Roman Monzon, 24, of Mission Viejo died August 1. He is survived by his Mother, Cynthia Asis-Leif, California; his father Alexander Monzon, Philippines; his sisters, Alessandra Andi Monzon, Yolanda Patricia Trisha Leif and Sarah Victoria Leif, all of California; his brother Kristian Monzon and his stepmother Mari Monzon, Philippines.

He is also survived by his grandparents Ofelia Asis, and Rodolfo and Carmen Monzon; his aunts and uncles Chito and Alicia Gaviola, Jesus and Rhea Asis, Joycelyn and Armando Villa, Jean and Carlito Umali, Jowel and Robert Layug, Juliet Monzon, Glen and Lennie Monzon, Leticia Monzon; and cousins Keith and Gayle Gaviola, Casey and Jon Ruiz, Paolo, Maika, Mitch, and Jules Asis, Wilet and John Paul Praxides, Fatima Monzon, Ramm Meneses, Crystal Joy, John Glen, and Jerome Glen Monzon.

Roman attended the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines, before following his mother and sisters to the United States in 2003. He then attended Irvine Valley College. In 2004, he committed his life to following Christ. Demonstrating his faith, he worked as a youth leader in his church mentoring students, sharing his time, faith and love with many. He had a special place in his heart for children without fathers in their homes.

Memorial service on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:00 PM at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA. Celebration of Life Service Friday, August 22, 2008 7:00 PM at Woodbridge Community Church, 5000 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA.