Frank Melon Obituary
Frank was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend. At a young age Frank enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country. He enjoyed fishing and reading and was a jack of all trades.
Frank met his beautiful wife Rachel on September 7, 1971, and married May 6, 1983. He is survived by his wife Rachel; his children, Lisa Romero (Husband Tony Romero); Isabel Melon; Stephanie Moreno (Husband Enrique Moreno); Genevieve Melon, Elizabeth Melon (grandchildren). Eight grandchildren: Jessica Garza, Valerie Andrade (Husband Isaac Andrade), Frankie Melon, Stephanie Melon, Mariah Melon, Estephano Romero, and Destiny Nevarez (Husband Ernesto Nevarez). Fifteen great-grandchildren: Antonio Juarez, Sophia Andrade, Genessis Deleon, Stacie Andrade, Julissa Melon, Shane Garza, Isaiah Andrade, Harley Garza, Edessa Nevarez, Emilio Guerra, Hailey Garza, Zayla Melon, Joel Calderon, Angelita Guerra, Zephaniah Calderon, and Jolina Calderon. He is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Josephina Melon; his son, Frankie O. Melon; his grandchild, Mark Melon, his great-grandchild Cesar Juarez; Oscar Lopez and brothers and sisters.
Frank will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Funeral Service will be held on February 20, 2025, at La Paz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, NM from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Reception following service will be held at Temple Baptist Church located at 2300 Missouri Avenue, Las Cruces, NM.
The family would like to thank MountainView Regional Medical Center doctors and nurses and Desert Hospice nurses for their compassion during his final journey.
Flowers, donations and condolences may be offered at La Paz funeral home 555 W. Amador Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005 c/o Frank Melon.
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David Holguin
February 27, 2025
HEY FRANK YOU ALWAYS TREATED ME GOOD MISS US FISHING AND NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAD BROKE FRANK WOUKD FIX IT MISS DRININKG BEERS WITH HIM AMD RACHEAL REST EASY FRANK SEE YOU ON THE ITHER SIDE I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY ..
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Rachel b Melon
February 19, 2025
You well always be missed by your love ones and well always be in are heart forever love .
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