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1962
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2020
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Antonio Melendez Obituary
Tony was born on March 27, 1962 in San Benito, TX to Robert and Benita Melendez. On May 8 1987 Tony married the love of his life, San Juana Cantu of Santa Rosa, TX. They raised two sons, Pablo and Timoteo, and one daughter, Leya.
Tony, a God-fearing man, was a hard worker who cared deeply about family and friends. He was known as a jokester who loved to make his family laugh. Tony was a great sports fan for teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Astros, and Americas' Team, the Dallas Cowboys. He also had a love for fishing, going to the beach and looking at the stars.
Antonio was preceded in death by his father, Robert, his mother, Benita, his older sister, Eloisa, and his older brother, Oscar.
He is survived by his wife, San Juana, his three children, Pablo, Timoteo and Leya, his brothers, Jose (Julia) Melendez of Corpus Christi, Mariano Melendez of Argentina, Fernando Melendez of Corpus Christi, his sister, Rosie (Jeff) Shagren of Washington State, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be held on Friday August 7, 2020 at Santo Nombre Cemetery at 10:00 am with Pastor's Pablo Cantu and Ramiro Cantu officiating.
Honored to be his pallbearers will be his sons, Pablo Melendez, Timoteo Melendez, nephews, Nissi Cantu, Teodoro Melendez and brothers, Fernando Melendez, Joe Melendez.
You may send words of comfort or sign the online guestbook at www.trinityfunerals.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550
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Deyanira Marmolejo
August 7, 2020
My sincerest condolences Melendez family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosaura Aguilar
August 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Melendez Family. So sorry for your loss Janie I remember how you both met at a Sears and how you two were inseparable. You both always looked so happy and always smiling. I know it’s hard but always think about the great memories you shared. You and your love ones will be in my prayers.
MR. Mrs. Hector G. Leal
August 6, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the Melendez family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest In Peace primo!
JUANITA OVALLE
August 5, 2020
My sincere and deepest condolences and prayers to all the family may he RIP so sorry for your loss
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