I can't believe it's already been a year since I received the devastating news of Eric's passing. I still find myself thinking of him often and telling stories of the fun times we had together. It's heartbreaking that I will never see Eric's smile again or hear his laughter. But he will, without a doubt, always live on in my memory.

It’s been 1 year and still miss Eric everyday. He was always the person I confided in when making big decisions and he was always there to make me laugh if I was stressed. He was such a special person to me & a day doesn’t go by when I don’t think about him. Sending so much love to his mom today. ❤️

Eric was such a kind, selfless soul. If someone needed help, would do anything he could to assist the person in need. 
I will never forget all of the closing shenanigans that took place while we were closing up at Starbucks. We would always laugh at each other’s jokes, since we had a similar sense of humor, as well pull little pranks on each other, and on our coworkers. Eric was always supportive of people he cared about, even if he didn’t directly understand or was not able to relate what someone was going through. Eric was one of my biggest supporters while I was struggling with myself. 
Eric was the first person I met who loved more than anything. We would always talk about the cute dogs we saw, and if we were working together we would let each other know if a dog was in the drive-thru. 
The world lost a an amazing soul too early, the world is not as bright, now that you’re gone. 
My heart goes out to your family, especially your mom. It is unimaginable for what she is going through right now.

Rest easy, and rest well. I love you. 

So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing 😞. I recently saw Eric at Starbucks during these restriction times. He recognized me even through me wearing a face mask. We hadn’t seen each other since high school graduation back in 2006. It goes to show how detail-oriented Eric was with everyone he met. I’ve known him since Kindergarten when we were in Billingual class until we learned English proficiently. We were good friends in elementary Although we lost contact throughout the years, it is still difficult to hear someone you’ve know since then, born the same year (1988,) is gone too soon. He was always in a good mood even when life may have been challenging. It is evident through others’ messages how important he was to many. I offer my condolences to his dear friends and his parents. Adios, Eric, but not forever. Roger Salgado 🙏🏽

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Melchior family with this sudden horrific loss! Eric was such a pleasure to work with. He was very hard working and such a pleasure to be around. He knew everything about everything and I always had the best conversations with him. My favorite was his fabulous head of hair! He will be very missed, but never forgotten!

My deepest condolences to you during this time. I had the pleasure of meeting Eric while working at the Westin. Although we worked in different departments I remember going to Eric for many issues and he would always be so happy to help. He always knew what to do and was very good at what he did. A very special moment I remember about Eric was when we were both in the associate cafeteria. He came in for lunch and saw that a new associate was eating alone so he sat with him and began talking to him like if they had known each other for years... thats the type of person Eric was. You will be missed. 
R.I.P 🙏🏽

Eric was one of my oldest and longest friends. I had looked forward to being the old timer group who met up every day at the same place for coffee. It’s hard to look forward to a future without Eric’s humor or sincerity. I will truly miss you Eric. Just do me a favor and keep a spot open for us all so we can hang together again. 

My heart is so broken right now. Eric and I have been online friends over the past few years. He was truly my best friend. We talked everyday about everything. We always planned for him to come to Austin so I could show him around. I hadn't heard from him and was getting so worried. I finally started searching everywhere and found this. My heart is aching.  I am praying for his mom, dad, and the rest of his family and of course Spunky. He talked about all you so much I felt like I knew all of you. He was the most kind hearted and sweetest soul I have ever known.  He always made me laugh and if I was having a bad day he always cheered me up. If his mom and dad see this.. please know he was the most amazing person I've ever known. He loved you both so much.  He would do anything for anyone and he talked about y'all constantly. He always sent me photos of the garden and yard to show me all the work his dad had done. My life won't be the same without him. Eric I will miss you every single day. I will never forget you. 

My deepest sympathies to the Melchor Family. Working at the Westin with Eric was always a joy, he was incredibly helpful and always solved the situations very fast, assisting me greatly!!! He will be missed at the Westin. 

To the Melchor family, I am very sorry to hear the news of Eric’s passing.  My heart is heavy.  I worked with Eric at the Westin and he was always quick to help resolve Accounting requests from our clients and guests.  Eric was always so full of energy, walking around with a big smile on his face matching his fun, and big hair, and ready to assist in any way possible.  We would occasionally eat lunch around the same time in the cafeteria and all my conversations with him were fun stories that he shared and full of random yet interesting facts.  He introduced me to the Urban Dictionary.  I will truly miss him and am so sorry for this great loss!

My deepest sympathies for your loss. 
I’ve worked with Eric the past two and a half years at the Westin and when the virus suddenly caused us to leave it had never occurred to me that I would not see my coworkers for THIS long, let alone never again 😢  My heart is heavy as I think of the blessing Eric was.
I want to share my favorite photo of Eric from our “Secret Santa” exchange this past holiday. It makes me smile and is how I choose to remember him. 
Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏🏻, 
~Maria Cushing 

Eric worked with me at Starbucks and he was such an awesome person to be around. He would always play early 2000’s pop punk music in the back of the store. He supported me as I transitioned up and then away from our store and was always there at a party ready to make you a cocktail and catch up. He was a sweet guy with a huge heart and while I’m sad we’ll never get to joke around again, I’m grateful I was able to have known him. My thoughts are with his family, whom he cared so much about. 

Eric worked a desk over from me for several years at the Westin, and he was so much fun to be around! Once he knew what you liked he would never forget it. He would alert me to the latest Chicago Cubs news and was always up for a conversation on anything from breakfast cereal to books. I called him my Personal Starbucks Guy - he always had the perfect drink suggestion. He was friendly, generous, and thoughtful. He touched many lives, and he will be remembered.  

I am deeply saddened, and want to extend my condolences to Eric’s family. Eric brought much joy to the classroom. He had a kind heart and an excellent sense of humor, and his love of music was evident every time he picked up his viola. Eric, you will be missed!

I am very terribly sad to hear of Eric’s passing, as I used to work with Eric at Jamba Juice in Lincolnshire (WAY BACK!).  He was always a kind and gentle person, whom I looked forward to seeing during shifts.  We made an effort to keep in touch after all these years and STILL talked about good music and culture.  My deepest condolences to the Melchor  family during this profoundly difficult time.

A family deserves so much more from a kind soul. This man was so selfless and caring. He provided so much love to myself and his family at Starbucks and we will never forget you. May the maker guide you kindly.
    With Love, Maxwell Eldridge

Eric is one of the sweetest souls I have ever met. He brought so much joy to everyone he met. We always shared our hobbies and when he found out about a hobby I was passionate about he brought a book in for me the very next day to read. He was always a team player and I will carry is work ethic with me everywhere I go. I will miss him dearly. Him and his beautiful family will be in my thoughts and prayers always. 

To the family of Eric Melchor,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one.  I had the pleasure to work with Eric at The Westin.  He was a gentleman with the patience of a saint.  He was always nice to everyone he encountered.  He will be missed.
With sincere sympathy,
B. Loiacono

Eric,
You helped me survive my first year of college. You were funny and random and suffered with me in the tiniest/hotest room imaginable.  You stood in line for hours so we could see the Red Hot Chilli Peppers together. You taught me how to play rummy to destress during finals. You made all get togethers memorable. You brought my wife into my life.  These are just some of the things I have to thank you for and some of the things I'll never get to repay you for. I wish you had been given more time, so you could have experienced more of the world and that more of the world could have experienced you. I can only hope that you knew how much the people that had been part of your life cared about you. 

From the countless shows we played together in a band, to the Cubs games we attended, and the hot summer nights we played softball, Eric was a true friend. Always kind, loving, and supportive of his friends. Eric was sincere and was full of life, and he somehow managed to friend everyone he ever met. I know he is up there, right now, sitting with a guitar, drinking, and watching down on us all. Thank you, Eric, for being my friend, and introducing me to all of your wonderful friends, too. I will never forget you, and I will always cherish the moments in life we shared together. 

I miss you. 

Eric was truly the sweetest, most selfless person I've ever met. We had so many great times at work, and I always looked forward to spending time with him afterwards. He was one of my best friends, and he could always cheer me up with his jokes and his laughter. He had a positive attitude toward everything and worked hard to meet his goals. Eric passed on too early and will be missed by anyone who's ever had the pleasure of knowing him.

I have very fond memories of sharing lunch time with Eric in the associate cafe.   Consistently,  Eric could rattle off an unbelievable amount of knowledge on virtually any subject! If you had a question, just ask Eric.   We would joke that Eric was a like a "human google search".  You were lucky if Eric was around, because not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, but he was such a kind, warm, and positive person.   After interacting with Eric, you ended up with smile on your face.   It was obvious that Eric came from a loving family who did an amazing job of raising such gentleman and hard worker.  Eric was a shinning star on earth.  Thank you Eric for what you did each and everyday to make this world a better place.

To the Melchor family-

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Eric at Starbucks and continued to stay in touch. Eric was a friend to all, he had a beautiful heart and could always put a smile on someone’s face. My deepest condolences to all of you. Eric will be missed beyond words. XOXO

Alexa Ristow

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Eric E. Melchor

8 août 1988 – 31 mai 2020

Oehler Funeral Home

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