Monica Reneé Armenta 

40, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2009, after a 
long and courageous battle against a brain tumor. She was 
surrounded by her mother, brother and sister when she took her 
last breath. Born in Tucson, AZ on February 26, 1969. Monica was 
a 1987 graduate of Sahuaro High School. She was employed by the 
University of Arizona Athletics Department for 21 years, most 
recently as secretary to Coach Lute Olson. She is survived by her 
mother, Leonor Benitez; father, Robert Armenta; brother, Gabriel 
Armenta; and sister, Alexandra Armenta. Preceded in death by her 
maternal and paternal grandparents. She leaves behind many aunts, 
uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Even in death, 
Monica is an amazing woman who learned the value of life at a 
very young age. She has a big beautiful smile that no one will 
ever forget. In honoring her request, Monica's body has been 
donated to research. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Pius X 
Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson, AZ 85715 on 
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend 
a light reception following the services. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial donations in Monica Armenta's name to the Arizona Cancer 
Center, 3838 N. Campbell Ave. P. O. Box 245219, Tucson, AZ 85719 
or the National Brain Tumor Foundation 
www.braintumorfoundation.org would be greatly appreciated. Your 
spirit will live within us forever and ever.

Published in the Tucson Newspapers on 9/2/2009