Mercedes Melendrez Obituary
We bid farewell to Mercedes Melendrez of Las Cruces, New Mexico, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 17, 2024 at the age of 80. Mercedes touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Evangelista De Leon (Duran) and Pablo De Leon; and her siblings, Ramona De Leon Garcia (Alfred) and Louis De Leon (Pat). She is survived by: her husband Joe G. Melendrez; her daughters, Monica M. Hudson (Anthony) of League City, TX, Genevieve Melendrez of Las Cruces, NM and Angela M. Velasco (Luis) of Las Cruces, NM.; her grandchildren, Luis A. Velasco III of Las Cruces, NM, Serena M. Melendrez-Wright (Will) of Dallas, TX, Jose M. Velasco (Andrea Guerra) of Las Cruces, NM, Alejandro Velasco (Alexis Renteria) of Las Cruces, NM and Felicity M. Melendrez of Las Cruces, NM.; her brother Abraham De Leon Jr. (Margie) of Las Cruces, NM.; her close friend Joe G. Melendrez; her grandson Luis III; her great grandchild Reyna Joe; and her sister Mercy.
