Ibrahim Fernando Melendez

Abe was born January 14, 1986 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He was 2005 graduate of Middle Creek High School and was employed with Target in Apex.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ibrahim Antonio Melendez. Abe is survived by his mother, Margarita Cruz; sisters, Ada Melendez, Elda Melendez-Ronquillo, Karol Melendez and Jennifer Melendez; and twelve nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held February 2, 2018 from 3-4pm at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St, Apex, NC 27502. Burial will follow the service at Holly Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-3pm prior to the service as well as from 6 pm - 8 pm on February 1, 2018.

Ibrahim aka “ABE” was a man who loved to work and spend time with loved ones. One thing Ibrahim loved the most was spending time with his nieces and nephews. Family was something that Ibrahim valued deeply. In addition to his love for his family, Ibrahim enjoyed watching sports on his spare time. One team that Ibrahim enjoyed watching play was the Honduran soccer team. Even if the team was losing, Ibrahim would still cheer them on as if they weren’t. Ibrahim was always optimistic about situations and would always remind you that everything was going to be ok. Ibrahim always lend an ear to those who needed it and he would never make you feel as if he weren’t listening to your needs. Ibrahim’s outlook on life was to remain humble, be noble, and enjoy every moment. No matter the obstacles that Ibrahim faced in life he continued to remain strong for not only himself but his family as well. Ibrahim took pride in taking care of his loved ones and being the rock of the family as the only brother of four sisters. If Ibrahim could tell us one thing it would be, “Life is to short to make it complicated so make it your own understanding that it may not always be perfect, and never forget to watch Honduras play even if they don’t make it to the world cup!!!”.