He was survived by his loving wife, who now joins him in heaven, Sandra Aguirre Melgar and father Valentin Melgar.
Left to cherish his memory are his children Nilson Contreras, Jasmine Melgar and Valerie Melgar; mother Lucila Melgar siblings Mirna Melgar, Raquel Melgar, Delmy Chandler, Elizabeth Romero, Marleni Melgar; grandchildren Xavier Contreras, Victoria Contreras, Jaedin Prater, Gabriel Prater, Emma Cedillo; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a prayer service at 7:00pm, at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.
A funeral service will occur Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM followed by a graveside service at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Melgar family.