Jose Luis Melendez, 72, passed away February 26, 2017 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in McAllen.
He is preceded in death by his father Gavino Sustaita.
Jose is survived by his mother Maria Aurora Sustaita; his children Maria Melendez, Eva Melendez, Mary Lou Melendez and Elizabeth Melendez; 9 grandchildren; his brother Jesus Antonio Melendez and his sister Aurora Acevedo.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Funeraria Del Angel in Mission from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mission. Services are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel of Mission.