Manuel C Melendez, 71, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on March 31, 2016. He entered this world on June 16, 1944, in Obregón, Sonora. Born to Manuel Melendez and Maria Felicitas Castañeda Rodríguez. He is survived by his son, Jesus Melendez; daughters, Beatriz Ceballos (Mario) and Miroslava Melendez (Virgil); his five grand-daughters (Michell, Alexis, Dania, Daniela, AnaSophia and grandson (Mario). A visitation service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Chapels in Nogales from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. A Mass Celebration will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels, 891 W. Mariposa Rd. Nogales, Az.