Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Monico L. Low M.D.

Nov. 8, 1926 - March 1, 2010
GRANGER - Monico L. Low, M.D., 83, of Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 5:19 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010, in his residence. Dr. Low was born November 8, 1926, in Cavite City, Philippines. On November 30, 1957, Dr. Low married Nancy (Booth) Low at St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception in Michigan City, Indiana. They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage. Nancy survives along with their three children, Jacqueline Low of South Bend, Teresa Low of Osceola and Christopher D. (Lisa) Low of Fishers, Indiana, and one grandson, Ryan C. Low. Dr. Low is also survived by his siblings, Gregorio (Marjorie) Low of Calgary, Canada, Severina (Kim) Fong Wong of Toronto, Canada, and Renato (Purito) Low of Vancouver, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his brother, Arturo Low. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 6th, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Services will be private. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Manila, class of 1955, Dr. Low moved to Newton, Illinois, to set up his general practice. He practiced medicine for 30 years before his retirement in 1990. In his spare time Dr. Low enjoyed working on the computer, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bulls fan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 306 West Jourdan Street, Newton, IL 62448. Online condolences may be sent to the Low family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on March 3, 2010