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Fernando Melón Obituary
Monday, March 22, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, Chino, 84, of Alamogordo, passed away at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center. He was born March 29, 1925, in Alamogordo to Cornelio and Maria Melon. He united in marriage to Helen Torres on Aug. 15, 1948, in Alamogordo.
Chino served as a Seabee during World War II in the United States Navy in the Pacific campaign. Chino was recruited for his civilian construction skills that were placed within the Navy's Civilian Engineering Corps.
After the war, Chino returned to Alamogordo to take a job as a carpenter at Holloman Air Force Base, where he spent a good majority of his career supporting his loving family until he retired.
Chino's hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping, playing his guitar, roping, listening to music and spending time at casinos.
He is survived by his wife of 61 and a half years, Helen; his daughter Gloria and husband, Fermin Trujillo; his two sons, Steve/Mary Melòn and Vince/Lisa Melòn; his four brothers, Louis, Manuel, Ben and Edward Malone; his grandchildren Petrina/Domonic Bowcutt, Steven, Nikki, Nando, Melony, Mackinzie, Stephanie, Jarret and Gabriela; and his great-grandchildren Allex (Changa), Taren, Kaden, Hunter, Kyndel and Colby.
We, the Melòn family, would like to take this time and with a heartfelt embrace thank each and every one of you for all your prayers, floral, food offerings and especially your presence with us during this difficult time.
Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church by Linda Villabisencio.
Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 10 a.m. at the church with Father Bryant Hausfeld, O.F.M., as celebrant.
Inurnment will follow at the St. Jude Columbarium.
The Melòn family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place locally at PCS.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fernando Melón
Dorothy Stogden Salazar
April 20, 2010
Our deepest and sincere sympathy para toda la familia. God Bless...
Priscilla Stogden
April 16, 2010
Helen and Gloria, Chino was such an inspiration. May God's perpetual light shine on him and may he rest in eternal peace My deepest and sincere sympathy to the family. He is one of God's angels now. He will rest in the kingdom of heaven with God. My prayers for the family. Your Cousin, Priscilla Stogden
Lynnette & Selina Herrera
April 2, 2010
Helen and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Our memories of Chino will always be with us. God bless you.
Jackie Gillett Darnold
April 2, 2010
Our condolences to the Melon Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jackie Gillett Darnold and Family
Gene & Rufina Chanez
March 30, 2010
Helen,
Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
March 30, 2010
Our condolences to the Melon family. They say life is short, but the few moments I spent with Chino was a lifetime. May you rest in peace.
Al
Cindy Compary
March 30, 2010
Gloria and Family, our prayers are with you. Your dad was such a precious person. I liked him very much.
Cindy Compary and Family
Mary Roybal
March 29, 2010
Melon Family
My sincere condolences to all of you. May you take comfort in your memories of happy times.
Mary Whitney-Roybal
Eric & Karen Gutierrez
March 29, 2010
Melon Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Margaret (Hernandez) Aragon
March 27, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to all of the Melon family.Our prayers are with you.( Chino was a friend of my husbands,hadn't seen him in many yrs.So sorry for your loss!)The Family of Raymond Aragon
Ignacia Barnett
March 27, 2010
"To all the Melon Family out deepest condolences on the passing of Chino , we have fond memories of him and all his family growing up together. Many blessing from the Duran family. You are in our prayers. Nacha Duran Barnett, Ramon Duran, & lorenza moreno (Chandler,AZ & Tulsa, OK)
March 26, 2010
Gloria and Family: My deepest condolences go out to you and your family and this very difficult time. I am the youngest of Ramon and Rebecca Roman, but I remember your dad and I remember how much my mom loved you Gloria...you are in my prayers..
Esther Roman, El Paso, Texas
Lulu Casillas
March 25, 2010
Gloria & Melon Family - Our deepest condolences. I fondly remember the friendship our dads shared through the many years. Now they can rekindle their friendship in heaven.
Lulu & Bobby Casillas
Ernest Hernandez & Family
Edwina Roman
March 25, 2010
To all the Melon family - you have my deepest condolences. If my father (Ramon 'Mon' Roman) was able, he would be there with you. I have nothing but fond memories of Chino, your husband, your dad, your brother, your grandfather. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 25, 2010
Gloria, Fermin & family - So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know you will miss him. Your memories of him will remain with you and God will get you all get through it.
Pat Sandoval Dwyer
Teresa najar Hernandez
March 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronnie Ortega & Family
March 24, 2010
Dearest Tia Nena and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May you hold on to all of the wonderful memories of my Tio. He was a good man and will be missed. Love,
Ernest & Judy Stogden
March 24, 2010
Nena and Family,
Were so sorry to hear about your loss, Chino was such a peaceful and great person, may he rest in peace and may God bring you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Lou & Connie Montano
March 24, 2010
Helen and all of Chino's family,
We cannot find the words to express how very sorry we are for your loss. It seems like only yesturday that we were celebrating your 50th wedding anniversay and boy or boy you both looked so very happy. May happy moments like these sustain all the family through this difficult journey.
Diana Contreras y Joe Ortega
March 24, 2010
Nena and family,
Chino and the rest of you have been close friends of ours for many years. Chino and my dad, Oscar, were the best of compadres. May he rest in peace and may God bring you all comfort during this time.
Gary Smith
March 24, 2010
Fermin, Gloria and family, Our hearst and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Your BAE Systems family stand ready to help in any way.
Eduardo y Teresita Contreras
March 24, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to the Melon family. Our prayers are with you.
March 24, 2010
Nena and family,
Chino was a beautiful man. He was one of the kindest persons I knew. I loved him very much and ,even though, I didn't see him much, I will always remember him and how good he was to me. He holds a special place in my heart, as do you. I love you all. God bless all of you and sustain you in this difficult times. Mary Moses
Alicia Ortega
March 24, 2010
My most handsome Uncle, we will miss you so very much. You are resting in peace now, with Grandma and the rest of the family. God bless Aunt Helen and the kids. Love you
Laura & Pasqual Herrera
March 24, 2010
Helen and family:
We were saddened to hear of Chino's death and we pray that God will give you strength.
Henry/Jo. Szewczyk
March 24, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Helen and the entire Melon family. May our Dear Lord be with each of you at this difficult time. Chino was a kind and wonderful friend & neighbor.
In deepest sympathy.
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