Jose G. Melendez Jr. was born on March 31, 1960, in Carrizo Springs, Texas. He died on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in New Braunfels, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother Mario Melendez, his mother, Anacasia Melendez, and most recently his wife, Maria E. Melendez.
Jose is survived by his beloved children, son, Jose G. Melendez III and his wife Angelica Melendez, son, Jaime Melendez, and his wonderful grandchildren, Teresa L. Melendez, Alfonso L. Melendez, Agustin A. Melendez, and Tomas A. Melendez, all of whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his father, Jose G. Melendez Sr. his numerous brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many, many nieces, and nephews.
Jose’s faith was a journey, but one he held on to very tightly once discovered, he often encouraged family and friends to search for and find God to return to the Catholic faith. He found comfort in the reverence of the Latin Mass, it aided the rekindling of his love for God. He started every morning with prayers and endeavored to be a better Catholic.
Jose was a good husband, father, and loved being a grandfather. He was kindhearted and enjoyed joking around, he enjoyed making his grandkids giggle, laugh and was often found playing with them and their toys. He and his wife moved to New Braunfels to be closer to their grandchildren often spending everyday with them just to see them smile, they were his everything.
A public viewing and visitation for Jose will be held Friday, December 17, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa St, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. A holy rosary will occur Friday, December 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM, 615 Landa St, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. A requiem mass will occur Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, 203 E. 10th St, Austin, TX 78701. A commital service will occur Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM at St Joseph's Cemetery, Hwy 482 & Wenzel Ln, New Braunfels, TX.
The family is taking donations to assist with funeral expenses, please visit https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/joe--mary-melendez-fund for more information or to donate.
The Melendez family thanks all of you for your prayers, support, generosity, and kindness. We also thank God for the wonderful gift of His son Jose. He was a husband, father, friend, and was always happy to be with his family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ZoellerFuneralHm.com for the Melendez family.
