Arturo Gaston Monroy Barragan

Arturo Gaston Monroy Barragan, age 53, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on November 11, 2026. Born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on July 28, 1973, Arturo was the cherished son of Consuelo "Connie" Barragan and the late Arturo Gaston Monroy.

Arturo leaves behind his devoted wife, Kristina Monroy, and his loving family, including his mother Connie and stepfather Guillermo Barragan; sons Elijah (Chelsea) Byhoffer Monroy and Wayne (Amber) Hampton; and grandchildren Charles Monroy Hampton, Aubreeann Monroy Hampton, Isaiah Byhoffer Monroy, Maranda Cox Hampton, Joy Cox Hampton, as well as beloved bonus grandchildren James Brown, Holly Brown, and Blakelyn Hall. Arturo was a dear brother to Richard (Jamie) Rizzo, uncle to Darby Rizzo, and brother-in-law to David (Amy) Hampton. His bond with close family friend Natalie Hall and many others enriched his life.

With a passion for football, Arturo played from his early years through college and remained a loyal fan of the UK Wildcats and the Raiders. He also delighted in UFC and prize fighting and found joy in the music of Nirvana and Sublime.

Arturo's humor, intelligence, and charisma were known to many. Proud of his Mexican heritage and his American citizenship, Arturo embraced every moment with his family, treasuring especially the time spent with his grandchildren who were the light of his life.