Forever in our Hearts
Meliton J. Medina (Wero), 80, of La Canova, went to be with our Lord on June 10, 2021 . He was born on August 16, 1940 in La Villita to Dolores Martinez and Manuel Medina. In 1956, he met the love of his life, Guadalupe Rivera. They were married in 1960 and raised 2 sons and 3 daughters.
In his early years, Meliton was an Hermano of the Morada de Alcalde and he danced for the Matachines de Alcalde and later played the violin for them throughout his life. He was a general contractor and bus driver for many years. He also worked for the Los Alamos Schools and Los Alamos County where he retired in 1995. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolores Martinez and Manuel Medina; father-in-law Antonio Rivera, mother-in-law Eliza Rivera; brothers Roberto and Alejandrino Martinez and Frutoso Medina; sisters Florinda and Luicita Martinez and Lucille Rivera; brothers-in-law Max, Herby, and Pablo Rivera; sister-in-law Grace Rivera.
He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe; daughters Donna (Walt), Angela (Benny), and Dolores (Tony); Sons, Joe and Pablo (Bianca) and a special sisters-in-law, Sylvia Salazar and Boonie Miera; 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and many other nephews, nieces, and family and friends who loved him very much. Serving as pallbearers are Rick Maestas, Josh Valdez, Benny Jr. and Nick Martinez, Joey Medina, Dennis Suazo, Antonio Medina, Jayden Garcia, and Eddie Rivera.
Honorary pallbearers are Benny Martinez Sr., Tony Garcia, Walt Sandoval, Christian Amaya, Gabriel Gallegos, Harold Salazar, Albert Chacon, Reyes Martinez, Fred Rodriguez; Godsons, Nick Martinez, Andrew Chacon and Jaquan Madden; Goddaughters, Soledad Martinez, Penny Aragon, Roseanne Rivera, Rosanna Sanchez and the rest of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held at Rivera’s Funeral Home on June 14, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm with rosary to follow. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Velarde on June 15, 2021 at 11:00 am with a christian burial immediately following at Our Lady of Guadalupe cemetery.
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| Name | Meliton J Medina |
| Date of Birth | August 16th, 1940 |
| Date of Death | June 10th, 2021 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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I'm very saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Joe, Pablo, and family, condolences and prayers for your dad and the entire family.
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Our deepest and sincere condolences and prayers to the Medina Family. May God welcome your Father in Heaven with all the Glories...
Always, Felice, Marcus and Ricky Gurule
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To all the relatives of Meliton our sincere condolences and prayers. May God give you solace.
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My sincere condolences and thoughts and prayers for the family of Mr. Medina.
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Our deepest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with the Medina family.
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Our deepest condolences to the Medina family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God bless you all.
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Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Please accept our sincere condolences. Rivera Family and staff of Espanola.
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Dear Lupe and Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved +Meliton. May +His soul be at peace.
+Meliton had the Gift of friendliness and respect towards others. Cherish the memories of wonderful man.
Sincerely,
Roger L. Martinez+
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Our family is so sorry to hear of the passing of our dear and close friend. May he rest in peace. Mr. Medina and Edward Velarde were very close friends for many years. We wil cherish those memories and the stories they have passed on to all of us. Velarde has lost a special friend to all. Medina family know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we pray for all of you during this difficult time.
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May +Meliton be resting in Peace! My condolences Lupe and to the others in your Family .+Meliton had a gift of kindness towards others.
You are in my prayers!
Roger L. Martinez+
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We send our deepest condolences to the family. You are in our prayers and may God comfort you in this difficult time.
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Lupe and family so sorry for the loss of Meliton. He was so nice and such a good friend to Reyes. Lupe you and Meliton will always have special place in our hearts such a beautiful couple. He will be missed. Your in our prayers and God bless you and your family.
Lucas, Stephanie Martinez
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God be with the family of Meliton. Our sincere condolences to your family ❣️. Julie and Eugene Trujillo
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