Artie was called to heaven Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife Jeany M. Melendez. Parents: Arturo Sr. and Amelia “Molly” Melendez. Brothers: Rocky & Randy Melendez. Sons: Nathaniel & Jonathan and daughters: Zahira and Averene Melendez and stepson Jose Reazola. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home West. Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Hillcrest Funeral Home West at 10 a.m. with Interment to follow to Memorial Pines Cemetery, 3061 Memorial Pines, Sunland Park, NM 88063.