Gloria Melendrez
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Gloria Jean Melendrez, age 78, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on October 14, 2025. Gloria was born in Las Cruces, NM on March 1,1947 to Joe and Rosela Romero.
She is survived by her husband Eddie Melendrez; her children John Melendrez, Kenneth Melendrez, Kevin Melendrez (Regina), and Katherine Mackmiller (William); and five grandchildren Miranda Melendrez, Emily Melendrez, Nathaniel Melendrez, Olivia Mackmiller, and Kimberly Mackmiller.
She is also survived by her siblings Lorraine Torres (Herb), Joanna Lucero, Harry Romero (Gloria), and Vivian Sandoval (Ernest).
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Ralph Romero and Robert Romero.
Gloria was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed taking care of her family and extended family.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday October 29, 2025, with Rosary at 10:00 am and Mass at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Health Church, 1178 N Mesquite St, Las Cruces, NM.
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1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001-3001
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