Maria Antonia (Lopez) Melena Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maria Antonia (Lopez) Melena of San Diego, California, who passed away on September 19, 2023 at the age of 59. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Carlos Lopez. She is survived by: her parents, Richard Melena and Pauline Bernal; her children, Raul, Ashley and Matthew; her stepson Joel; her granddaughter Gianna; and her siblings, Cynthia Melena and Richard Paul Melena.
Maria was elected by staff as Employee of the Year in 2006 and 2009.
And she received numerous "Guardian Angel" tributes from patients (who donated to the Sharp HealthCare Foundation in her honor).