Maria Melendez

Maria was “the worlds greatest cook!” the owner of Nena’s Kitchen, an Evangelist, and a giver. She was a tough woman of faith and the world’s greatest mom. Her tamales like the rest of her cooking were the best, she will be remembered as a selfless and humble role model, the #1 wife and #1 abuela, a teacher and counselor when needed. Maria was always welcoming and had a positive attitude.

Maria loved her spouse; Salvador Meledez, her daughters; Angelica Barajas, and Susana Salinas, her sons; Salvador, Sergio, Javier, and Hector Melendez, her sisters; Silvia Barraza, and Teresa Gil, and her brothers; Angel Miguel Aguilar and Ricardo Llanes. She is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at 9:00AM on Thursday July 2, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona. The funeral service is to follow the visitation at 10:00AM. Masks/ face-coverings will be required to enter the services.