OBITUARY
Melinda Menendez
May 10, 1941 – July 4, 2013
MENENDEZ, Melinda, 72, passed away on July 4, 2013 in Tampa, FL. Melinda was born and raised in Ybor City, FL and graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1960. She loved the beach, dancing, and music but the most important thing to her was her family and her friends. Melinda was a very social person and she always enjoyed meeting new people. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved brother, Carlos A. Menendez III. Melinda is survived by her daughters, Denise Lala Thomson (Wayne) and Michelle Lala, her grandson, the love of her life, Zachary Thomson, sister Judith Rivero, sister-in-law Elaine Menendez, four nephews and many cousins. A visitation will take place from 5 to 7PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home on Wednesday July 10, 2013 with funeral services beginning at 7PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, July 10, 2013
- Funeral Service Wednesday, July 10, 2013
REMEMBERING
Melinda Menendez
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RECEIVE UPDATESJuly 11, 2013
Judy and family,
I will always remember Melinda's wonderful, warm smile, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanne De La Paz
JHS Class of '61
Margaret Valdes
July 10, 2013
Dear JUDY AND FAMILY, ANTHONY AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MELINDA WAS ALWAYS A SWEETHEART. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. WE WERE SO SHOCKED OF HER DEMISE. WITH MUCH LOVE, MARGARET AND ANTHONY VALDES
July 10, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss....May you rest in peace dear Melinda...Love, Chris, Michelle, Courtney & Hannah...Xoxoxo
Susan Freer
July 10, 2013
My sincerest condolences to Melinda's family from me and my daughter,Kelly Moore,who was a longtime friend and admirer of Melinda. God keep you all in his arms.
Vincent Palermo
July 10, 2013
When someone we love passes a part of us passes too. I was shocked when I heard of Melinda's passing. To her family I am so sorry. God Bless you all.
Sandra Charbonier
July 10, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Melinda was a special person and devoted to her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Brian McGimsey
July 10, 2013
Judy,
I so very sorry for your loss. I will always have a special place in my heart for your sister Melinda. The trip to Asturias,Spain with the Tampa Sister-Cities group in Sept. 2010, was so much fun. Melinda must have taken over 1,000 photos and was enjoying every moment. She and I shared Churros and Chocolate in an Oviedo cafe and enjoyed a wonderful conversation. May she and your brother rest in God's eternal light forever.
Brian McGimsey
Suzanne Banda
July 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you. Your mother was so beautiful.
Laura Craver
July 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angel and Letty Baltar
July 10, 2013
Judy, Denise, Michelle, and Family,
We were so shocked to find out about Melinda. On Saturday, July 1st we sat with her at Conga's Cafe, and as always, enjoyed her company and sharing stories. We would have never imagined that it would be our last time with her. She always displayed a tremendous amount of affection towards her friends and spoke very proudly of her family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Melinda was a very good friend. We will miss her very much.
Odette Brencsons
July 10, 2013
My heart goes out to "The Menendez Family" during this difficult time.
Barbara Bailey
July 9, 2013
Denise, Michelle and Judy,
Melinda was very special to so many of us. She was so full of life and always had time for her friends. But her family was her number one priority.
I hope that you will find some comfort in knowing how much she was loved and admired and that she will be forever missed by those of us fortunate enough to call her friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mercy Turano
July 9, 2013
To Melinda's Family - I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you during this very difficult time.
Sandra & John Palmeri
July 9, 2013
It is with deepest sorrow that we extend our condolences to Judy and the entire family.
Melinda, a true Jeffersonian, who is loved by everyone, will forever remain in our hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra and John Palmeri
Staff of Gonzalez Funeral Home
July 9, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
July 8, 2013
To the Family our deepest sympathies are with you during this time of loss. We hope you can find reassurance in the care of your friends, and allow the loving memories you have of Melinda to help you through this time.
The Jefferson High Alumni
David Tiller
July 8, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences over your loss. I had the priviledge of working with Melindas at Cemex. She was a dedicated and hard working professional. She was always a warm and kind person.
Sonia Pearce
July 8, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bob Atkins
July 7, 2013
nothing but good things to say about melinda.just spoke to her the other day about carlos,she was heartbroken over his passing,now they are together again.
BOB ATKINS
July 7, 2013
just talked to her the other day when she let me know about carlos.she was heartbroken with his passing so they are back together now.worked with both of them for a number of years.
Jessica Turner
July 7, 2013
You will be missed Melinda! My heart goes out the your daughters and of course the apple of your eye Zachary. Melinda had such a zest for life and will be missed!
Sandie Kelly
July 7, 2013
How ironic is it that I find out that you have left this life while I am at the beach. The beach was your most favorite place. I cannot count the days we spent there with our children. Between the two of us we almost had a car, but we managed. We went through many difficult times as well as many happy times. You are a very special person who was always there for anyone that needed help. You have two beautiful, wonderful daughters - Denise and Michelle. May God and his many angels surround them and the rest of the family. All my love, Sandie
Linda Hamilton
July 6, 2013
Denise and Michelle, your Mother was so such a beautiful person. I worked with her and she was so compassionate and I would always hear her talk so fondly of her family and sweet grandson. My heart breaks for you and I pray for peace for your families. What a lovely lady and much love.
July 6, 2013
To Melinda's family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Pat and Louis Massaro
Mary Peplow
July 6, 2013
Denise and Michelle, your Mother, Melinda was a super special lady, she was truly one in a million, and I will miss her terribly. I am so sorry for your loss!
Barbara Mason
July 6, 2013
My prayers go out to Denise, Michelle and Judy. Losing Melinda is a terrible loss to all who knew her,but especially to her family. I know she is dancing with the angels now and I hope she has her first dance with Elvis, her dream man.
Cheryl Fernandez-Turner
July 6, 2013
Life is not easy yet love is sustaining ..... only a moment at a time. I pray that your family is comforted at this difficult time.
Armando & Margie Delgado
July 6, 2013
Denise,Michelle,Judy and Family
We were shocked to hear of your loss.
Please except our deepest condolences.
We grew up with Melinda and Family and go a long way back. We went to school with Melinda all through the years. She was a very good friend and we will miss her a lot and will be missed by all. RIP Melinda our friend.
Mirta Moran
July 6, 2013
Denise. Michelle and Judy, I was shocked to hear of your loss, please know how very sorry I am. Melinda and I go a long way back, and I will never forget all the good times we had together. Please know that I'm here for you at anytime.
Irina Bengter
July 6, 2013
Denise, Michelle, and Family
It is with a very heavy heart I extend my deepest sympathy. May you find strength in God, family, and friends in this very difficult time. Your mom was a great lady and will be missed dearly. I have many fond memories: dusting while listening to her records and watching her dance, her driving us around in the maroon mustang, the Charlie can snacks, and so many more. My love to you all. Irina
July 6, 2013
I was sorry to hear of this very sad event for our family. Too many losses too soon. I hope that Carlos and Melinda will meet up with my son Brad and their nephew, now gone 11 yrs. We never know what tomorrow brings and these times are the reminders that we need as our own days grow shorter. May she rest in peace. Your sister, Honoria and nephew Roger
Denise Newcomb
July 6, 2013
My heart and prayers are with all your family. Sending big hugs to all of you. I can see you now Melinda, you are dancing all over heaven!!! We will miss you. I love you.
Mary Mayo
July 6, 2013
Melinda we had such good times together when we were kids. Virginia and I spent alot of Christmas holidays with your family.We will miss you very much. Love your cousin Mary Louise.
Kelly Ortiz
July 5, 2013
Melinda...my mama caliente...have always been so very special to me. I love your smile and hugs. Im forever grateful to have met you and so proud to have you as my friend. I love you and am going to miss you so very much. Im going especially miss your laugh.
Kelly Maxwell
July 5, 2013
I will love you and will miss you Melinda! Thank you for for being my freind. You are an awesome and inspiring woman.
Kelly Maxwell
Alicia Bassett
July 5, 2013
Denise and Michele, you know that your mother was a wonderful and caring person. She was like an aunt to me growing up. I will always remember her for how kind and caring she was to me and how much she loved music and to dance!!!! I love you both very much!!!!!
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