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Pedro Ramon Smith, known affectionately as "Monchi," passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at the age of 90 in Valrico, Florida. Born on June 28, 1934, in Gatún, Colón Province, Panama, Monchi lived a life marked by variety and vigor, touching many with his sweet, funny, and sociable spirit.

Monchi set out on his emigration to the United States from Panama in 1957, landing in Chicago Illinois to study at DePaul University. Fluent in …

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What were Pedro's favorite ways to spend free time?
Gardening, watching baseball, golf or tennis, Naps, puzzles, Gameboy
Gardening, watching baseball, golf or tennis, Naps, puzzles, Gameboy
Gardening, watching baseball, golf or tennis, Naps, puzzles, Gameboy
What were Pedro's favorite sports teams?
New York Yankees, NY Jets, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New York Yankees, NY Jets, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New York Yankees, NY Jets, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What were Pedro's favorite games to play?
Tetris on his Gameboy, Puzzles and Crosswords, Spades, Pinochle and Cards
Tetris on his Gameboy, Puzzles and Crosswords, Spades, Pinochle and Cards
Tetris on his Gameboy, Puzzles and Crosswords, Spades, Pinochle and Cards
What were Pedro's favorite ways to exercise?
Walks and bike rides
Walks and bike rides
Walks and bike rides

Timeline

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Born

June 28th, 1934
Gatún, Panama
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Moved

1957
Chicago, IL
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Passed away

August 25th, 2024
Valrico, FL

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Affinity Direct Cremation Service
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