Donald Theodore (Ted) Monmonier 1944-2026

By Atascadero News · Sat Feb 28 2026

The family of Donald Theodore Monmonier sadly announces the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Ted was raised on the Central Coast, primarily in Ventura and Atascadero. After serving two years with the US military in Germany, he and his childhood friend and sweetheart, Penelope, were married and later lived in Alaska and Visalia.  

They settled in Atascadero, where they built a Forms printing business and enjoyed the outdoor pleasures of living on the beautiful coast of California. Later, they spent several months a year in La Paz, Baja, where Ted enjoyed long days on the Sea of Cortez with family and friends. 

Ted’s enthusiasm for life and turning the mundane into adventure is a gift he leaves in our hearts and memories. His faith in God, his generosity, and aspiration for the common good were his daily compass and felt by those who were with him. Many a person, young and old have been on the receiving end of his endless hospitality, fishing trips, stories, and lively talks around a sunset or campfire.

Ted is preceded in death by his father and mother, Wayne and Mary Monmonier. He is survived by his wife Penelope; children Monique (Christian) Ben, Grandsons, Payton (Lindsey) Tycen (Alise), Boden, and Julian; Great Grandson Seb; Sister Mitzie McKoy (Pat dec.), and many loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. 

We will miss him dearly. Dad, our memories with you will continue to loom larger than life - much like a fish story, a thread in a wondrous tale. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.