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Melissa Marquez Obituary
Of Alexandria, VA, died Thursday, October 28, 2004, at the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, after a 6-month battle with cancer. Born and raised in Meridian, MS, Melissa graduated from Meridian High School in 1986, before attending the University of Alabama where she earned a B.S. and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She complete Law School at the University of Mississippi and served on the Mississippi Law Journal. While at Old Miss Law School, she met and married Johnny Marquez of Gulfport, MS. After graduation, they moved to Alexandria, VA and Melissa began working with the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs. She served as President of the Mississippi Society of Washington, DC and was an active member of her community and church, but her main and most cherished role was taking care of their three beautiful children.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, friend, daughter and sister. Even to the very end of her courageous struggle to fight cancer, she never missed one of her children's school or athletic activities. She always put the needs of her family and friends before her own.
Survivors include her husband, John Marquez; her two daughters, Marguerite (8) and Lilly (2); son, John (6), all of Alexandria, VA; her parents, Lix Joseph Fruge, Jr. and Peggi Fruge; a brother, L.J. Fruge and his wife, Nicola, all of Meridian, MS; father-in-law, John Marquez and mother-in-law, Joan Marquez; and sister-in-law, Yvette Marquez, all of Gulfport, MS.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 1, 2004 at RIEMANN FUNERAL HOME, 25th Ave., Gulfport, MS, where friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 12:30 p.m. with Monsignor James McGough, officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Gulfport, MS.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Marquez
Kristin Turner Boland
November 24, 2004
I was a pledge sister of Melissa's at Alabama and was so sorry to hear the news. I haven't been in touch in more than a decade but remember her as a beautiful girl whom every one wanted to know and love. I am praying for your families.
Sincerely,
Kristin Turner-Boland
Stephanie Hart
November 19, 2004
Johnny, I am so so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy Higgins
November 5, 2004
Johnny
My husband, Jack and I are neighbors of your Mom & Dad's. We were so sorry to hear of Melissa's illness and death and send our sincere prayers and condolences to you, your children and family.
Kathy & Jack Higgins
Bayou View DR.
Nancy Mize Hodges
November 4, 2004
Johnny, you were an incredibly strong and exceptional person growing up in Gulfport, MS. I know that your strength and character has only grown, and inevitably exists with yours and Melissa's children. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki, Mike and Davis Williams
November 3, 2004
Johnny,
Vicki, Davis and I are thinking about you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.
Mike Williams
gordon angell
November 3, 2004
john- was sorry to hear about your wife's death. be assurred that she will be remembered when i am in st. dominicks.
joy phillips
November 1, 2004
To the Fruge/Marquez family,
I am friends with Yvette & just learned about Melissa. She sounds like she was an incredible person & I regret I never got the opportunity to know her. I realize there is nothing I can say that will ease your grief, but know that you are in the hearts & prayers of many people. Joy Phillips
Fran Olsen
November 1, 2004
John, My deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful children. Melissa was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you.
Carl Sobremisana
November 1, 2004
Dear John and Family:
With a heavy heart, let me extend condolences to you and the family in the loss of your beloved wife Melissa. My family and I will have you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Carl Sobremisana
Mozella Toliver
November 1, 2004
My sincere condolence to you and your family. Thanks for the opportunity of meeting Melissa and your adorable children at our office picnic. May Peace be with you.
Joe Macey
November 1, 2004
John, I can't tell you how sad I was to hear of you loss. I had no idea that things had deteriorated so drastically. Phyllis, my wife, and I both send our sympathy and our prayers to you and your children and Melissa's family. Joe
Patricia Byrne
November 1, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with your and your family.
Len Sutter
November 1, 2004
John-
I am so sorry. Len
Venida Ebert
November 1, 2004
John and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this time. Take care and may God bless you to help ease you through this time. Sincerely, Venida Ebert (co-worker)
Melinda Allen
November 1, 2004
John and Family
My prayers and thoughts are with you
and your family during this difficult time.
Jeannette S. Riddick
November 1, 2004
John - My prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Deirdre & Mark Simpson
November 1, 2004
Dear Johnny, Marguerite, John and Lilly, Mr. and Mrs Fruge, John and Joan and Yvette,
We are at a loss for words to say to you at this very sad time. May the love of your families and friends support you in the days and years to come. We will always remember Melissa as a beautiful, intelligent woman who now, too soon, has left a rich legacy of a wonderful family.
We are thinking of you every day.
Marguerite's Class
October 31, 2004
Thank you for sharing the wonderful gift of your daughter with our children every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holly Thomas Arnoult
October 31, 2004
Johnny and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Holey Thames-Lutz
October 31, 2004
Johnny and family - Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. It's just beyond words so I won't try other than to say we are so sorry for your loss.
Kevin and Joan Nurre
October 31, 2004
Johnny our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. God bless you and your family.
John Martin
October 31, 2004
My deepest sympathies go out to the Marquez and Fruge families. I have been praying for you all.
Suzanne Boyd
October 30, 2004
Johnny, you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my heartfelt condolence for your loss. With my deepest sympathy - Suzanne Oliver Boyd
Johnanne Reed
October 30, 2004
Johnny, You and Melissa have been in my thoughts and prayers over these past months. God's grace will carry and comfort you, your children and family through this difficult time.
Jeff Harper
October 30, 2004
Johnny my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
The Staff of Riemann Funeral Homes
October 30, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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