A decorated veteran of the US Marine Corps, passed away May 24, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Ruby Estrada Melendez; daughter Tiffany Musselman; son Hector Paul Melendez; brothers Oscar, Robert Jr, and Daniel Melendez; and sister Thelma Armenta. Visitation will be Tues., June 7th, from 5 - 8 pm, Rosary at 7 pm at Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 4310 E Southern Ave, Phoenix. Mass will be Wed., June 8th, at 10 am at St Catherine of Siena, 6200 S Central Ave, Phoenix, followed by burial at St Francis Cemetery in Phoenix. Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, Phoenix, AZ.