Erika Melendez

Erika Melendez, 51, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2026.

Erika was born on December 28, 1974, in California, to her late mother, Maria Reyes.

Erika was retired and enjoyed spending time doing the things she loved most. She especially enjoyed traveling to Mexico, where she loved exploring flea markets and enjoying the delicious food and enjoying the mountain views. One of her greatest joys was spoiling her first grandchild, who was born last year. Being a grandmother brought her a special kind of happiness, and she cherished the time she spent with her granddaughter.

Erika also loved relaxing and watching her favorite television shows, including Everybody Loves Raymond, George Lopez, and Two and a Half Men, along with many others. She was also a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and always enjoyed watching her favorite football team play.

Erika will be remembered for the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures, her love for her family, and the special memories she created with those closest to her. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the love she shared and the memories she leaves behind will forever remain in the hearts of her family and loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Maria Reyes.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jonathan Melendez; her daughter, Jennifer Higareda; her cherished granddaughter, Jimena Anahí Urieta; and her uncles and aunts, Roman Garcés, Eduardo Garcés, and Sally Garcés, along with other family members and loved ones who will continue to hold her memory close to their hearts.

Though Erika may no longer be with us, her memory will live on through the family she loved, the moments they shared, and the countless memories that will forever be treasured.

Forever loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.