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1935
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Victor Melendez Obituary
Nov. 16, 1935 - Sept. 6, 2020
Gustine, CA
Victor Melendez Sr., entered into rest on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 9:50 p.m., at his home in Gustine, CA.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bertha Melendez. He was the beloved father to five children, Victor (Evelyn) Melendez Jr., Anita (Ralph) Martinez, Anthony Melendez, Teresa Sanchez and Cynthia (Peter) DeSimone and a significant, supportive and dear friend to Ruben Morales. Victor adored his nine cherished grandchildren, Greggory & Andrew Martinez, Herbie Sanchez (Our Angel in Heaven), Steven, Nicholas & Christen Sanchez, Amanda Melendez, and Julianna & Dallas DeSimone and six beloved great-grandchildren, Amaya, Nicholas Jr., Nia, Aadan, Kinsley, and Scarlett.
Victor was a 60 year member of the Cement Masons Union. He had an avid love for gardening and his home. Victor also had a whim of spontaneity to shake a leg for life! He will forever be missed.
Victor will be laid to rest on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock. Due to Covid-19 and current circumstances, we ask that you please respect that services will be private and the guest list will be limited. Flowers, wishes and memorial contributions can be sent directly to the funeral home to express condolences to the Melendez family. We thank you for your love and prayer. RIP Dad! We all love you!
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Amanda
January 3, 2025
Grandpa,
I miss you so much. All the time, everyday. Grandma left us on new years and I´ve been praying for her that she is finally now with you. She told me that, the second to last conversation we had. "Grandpa is waiting for me mija." I´m filled with happiness knowing you both will be together again. In pure love & embracing all of gods love & grace. Please continue to watch over me and my kids, now with grandma. Please also send my mom all the love you can. Hug her & let her feel your warm hugs you always gave us. She misses you. I love you & grandma so much. Xo
Amanda Melendez
September 5, 2024
Grandpa,
Tomorrow will be 4 years without you here on earth with us. I think about you so often and in everything I do. I remember your voice and our conversations. Or how I would jump on your lap, put my arm up ask you to massage my arm. Too many memories to count. I know you´re okay. I know you watch over me and all of us. You have given me so many signs. Please continue to do that. Please watch over grandma. When it is her time, I know you will be waiting for her with Jesus. I love you grandpa. Please continue to love me and my children and always protect us like I know you do. I miss you and can´t wait to hug you again someday. Xo
Amanda Melendez
June 21, 2022
Amanda Melendez
June 21, 2022
Amanda Melendez
January 19, 2021
Grandpa,
Words can’t describe how much I miss you. I have days I’m strong as you would want me to be. Then some it doesn’t feel real that your gone and I can’t see or hear you talk back to me. I wish I could talk to you, hug you and jump on your lap and watch some kind of documentary on tv. I wish you could see my girls, just how much their like me. I wasn’t ready for you to leave, I’m still not. You have shown me once that your okay already. But I’m selfish and ask you all the time to show me your watching over me. Please keep grandma safe, let her feel your warmth when she’s cold. Please wait for me when it’s my time, have my bike ready and take me to the fig tree. You are the most important man in my life, please watch over me and know how much I love you.
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