Obituary for Jose D Melendez
Jose D. Melendez, 89, died Monday November 30, 2020 in Garden City, Kansas. He was born September 25, 1931 in La Union, El Salvador.
Although he lived most of his life in El Salvador, Jose considered the United States his permanent home when he moved here in 2001. His heart was where his children were. He and his wife Lucia had been together for 52 years. She survives. He was a good humored, loving husband whose only vice was watching soccer and cheering for his favorite Barcelona team. Even though he was a strict father, his children and grandchildren all knew of his great love for them. They attribute their work ethic and family values to him and the examples he set. Farming was in his blood and he continued the tradition by planting tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelons. A talented “Sobador”, he worked healing wonders with his hands.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children-Luis Melendez, Maria Robles, Mirna Benevides, Iris Griselda Melendez, Mario Melendez, Jose Osmar Melendez, Jose Alexis Melendez and Yensi Marilin Melendez & 23 Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents-Leonarda Melendez and Fernando Villatoro & Siblings-Pablo Melendez and Rafael Melendez.
A Private family graveside and burial will take place at a later date.
Although he lived most of his life in El Salvador, Jose considered the United States his permanent home when he moved here in 2001. His heart was where his children were. He and his wife Lucia had been together for 52 years. She survives. He was a good humored, loving husband whose only vice was watching soccer and cheering for his favorite Barcelona team. Even though he was a strict father, his children and grandchildren all knew of his great love for them. They attribute their work ethic and family values to him and the examples he set. Farming was in his blood and he continued the tradition by planting tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelons. A talented “Sobador”, he worked healing wonders with his hands.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children-Luis Melendez, Maria Robles, Mirna Benevides, Iris Griselda Melendez, Mario Melendez, Jose Osmar Melendez, Jose Alexis Melendez and Yensi Marilin Melendez & 23 Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents-Leonarda Melendez and Fernando Villatoro & Siblings-Pablo Melendez and Rafael Melendez.
A Private family graveside and burial will take place at a later date.