Jose Romero Melendrez

Jose Romero Melendrez, 92, of Soledad, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Friday, April 27, 2012. Jose was a hard working man, father, and grandfather, and much more. He worked for several years for Basic Food in King City, then became a custodian at San Vicente School in Soledad, where he retired. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his sons; Tommy (Petria) Melendrez of Soledad, Reyes (Bea) Melendrez, of Soledad, Marty Melendrez of Bakersfield; daughters, Mary Ellen Torres of Bakersfield, Susie Melendrez of Bakersfield; and several grandkids and great-grandkids. Jose was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Carmen Melendrez; son, Richard Melendrez; daughter, Cecilia Escamilla. Visitation: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 3 to 7pm at Woodyard Funeral Home Rosary Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 7pm at Woodyard Funeral Home Funeral Mass: Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 9am at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church, 235 Main St, Soledad Burial: Soledad Cemetery District