Guadalupe Vega Melendez

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister Guadalupe Vega Melendez, age 69 went to see the Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Lupe was born on April 9, 1948 in Fabens, Texas to Eusebio and Cruz Vega.

She married the love of her life, Jonell Melendez Sr. on January 31, 1963. She enjoyed gardening, collecting statues and spending time with grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jonell Melendez Sr.; father, Eusebio Vega; mother, Cruz Prieto; brothers, Eusebio Jr (Chato)Vega, Oscar (Pacoy) Vega, Danny Vega and Raymond Vega.

She is survived by her, sons, Jonell Jr. Melendez, Chris Melendez and wife Mary; daughter, Hazel Fuentes; grandkids, Christopher Rene Melendez, Tabitha Barrera, Michelle Melendez, Abigail Barrera Gurrola, Mathew Melendez, and Lupita Melendez; brothers, Joe Vega, Jesse Vega, Carlos Vega, and Robert Vega; sister, Estellea Vega Ybarra, and 15 great grandkids.

Visitations will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018 and Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. both days. A rosary will be on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Ector County Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, Jonell Jr. Melendez, Chris Melendez, Chris R. Melendez, Mathew Melendez, Jose Ybarra, Gabriel Fuentes.

Poem for my Mother

Over the earth where mortals sow and reap…

Beneath its breast, my mother lies asleep.

Thank you Mom for always being there for us.

We are grateful for all the Love and gifts you have given us.

Thanks for everything Mom. We will greatly miss you.

Farewell on your new journey mom.

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